us history constitution vocab 1

Advocate

To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.

Amnesty

An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Autonomous

Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.

Civic

Relating to the duties or activities of people in relation to their local area or country.

Codify

To arrange laws or rules into a systematic code or formal document.

Coherent

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

Concession

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise.

Consensus

A general agreement among a group of people.

Constituent

A member of an area which elects a representative to a legislative body.

Democratization

The action of making something accessible to everyone or moving toward a more democratic system.

Dissent

The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously or commonly held.

Enlighten

To give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

Faction

A small, organized dissenting group within a larger one

Grievance

A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest.

Inalienable

Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor.

Inaugural

Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office.

Incumbent

Necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility.

Inherent

Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.

Jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Legitimacy

Conformity to the law or to rules; being seen as valid or acceptable.