Government Vocab.

Arbitrary

Based on personal choice or random decision rather than fair rules or consistent standards.

Due Process

The requirement that government must follow fair procedures and rules before taking away rights or property.

Excessive

More than what is reasonable, fair, or necessary; going beyond acceptable or appropriate limits.

Quarter

To assign lodging or accommodation to troops in a private house or other designated place.

Press

The collection of organizations and individuals that produce and distribute news and information to the public.

Seize

To take control of someone’s property or restrict their freedom.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution that guarantee important individual freedoms and protect people from unfair actions by the government, such as limits on gov., power over speech, religion, and legal rights.

Petition

To make a formal, peaceful request to a public official or governing body to fix a wrong, change a law, or take a specific action.

Assembly

The act of people gathering together, especially for a public or political purpose.