Cohort: Unit 2C-Constitution Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms related to the principles of democracy as outlined in the lecture notes.

Amend

To change.

Compromise

Settle disagreements

Constitution

Sets up a government or organization

Constitutional Democracy

form of government established by a constitution (governing document) that grants power to the people

Petition

Formal request for change

Posterity

All future generations

Preamble

Introduction statement

Proposal

To offer something up for acceptance.

Ratify

To vote approval of

Supremacy Clause

The Constitution is the supreme (most important) document