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An agreement between the government and the people, outlining rights and responsibilities for both.

The supreme law of the land in the United States, outlining the structure and powers of the government and guaranteeing certain rights to citizens.

A clause in the US Constitution stating that federal law is supreme over state law when the two conflict.

The first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1781, which established a weak national government and gave more power to the states.

Constitutions adopted by each US state, outlining their own government structure and powers. They must comply with the federal Constitution.

An ancient code of laws from Babylon, dating back to around 1750 BC, considered one of the oldest known written sets of laws.

The unwritten constitution of the United Kingdom, based on historical documents, conventions, and legal precedents.

A constitutional tradition of replacing constitutions with each change of regime, as seen in the French Revolution.

The Swiss alliance of Cantons, established in 1291, is the oldest written constitution still in effect.

The US Constitution stands out as the first modern democratic constitution, serving as a model for others.

The US Constitution is an 8,000-word document that establishes the framework for the US government.

The US Constitution includes numerous civil liberties that protect individual freedoms, which were developed throughout the US's history.

The US Constitution draws inspiration from various philosophical ideas, including natural rights theory, social contract, and the separation of powers.

Natural rights philosophy argues that every human being is born with inherent and inalienable rights.

The US Constitution enshrines the right of the people to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive of the rights it is supposed to protect.

The division of government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, each with distinct powers and functions.

A system designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by giving each branch the ability to limit the powers of the others.

The principle that legal decisions in past cases should serve as a guide for future cases with similar circumstances.

The legal principle preventing someone from being tried twice for the same crime, even if new evidence emerges.

The introductory section of the US Constitution, outlining its purpose and principles.

The seven main sections of the US Constitution, which establish the framework for the US government.

The opening phrase of the Preamble, emphasizing that the Constitution derives its power from the people, not from a king or other ruler.

The US Constitution establishes the structure and function of the US government, protects individual rights, and defines the relationship between the federal government and states.

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional.

The 1803 Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review.

Law based on tradition and accepted practices rather than written statutes.

The 1857 Supreme Court decision that ruled slaves were not citizens and could not sue in federal court.

The 1896 Supreme Court decision that upheld segregation laws based on the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

The 1954 Supreme Court decision that overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, declaring 'separate but equal' unconstitutional.

The 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.

This amendment changed the election process, separating the vote for President and Vice President after a tie in the 1800 election. It prevented future deadlocks.

These amendments, 13th, 14th, and 15th, were passed after the Civil War to ensure civil rights for people of color.

This amendment abolished slavery in the United States, ending a long and brutal institution.

It expanded civil liberties, guaranteeing equal protection and due process under the law for all citizens.

This amendment prohibited discrimination based on race, specifically granting voting rights to all men, regardless of their race.

These amendments, 16th-19th, were ratified during the Progressive Era, promoting changes towards modern democracy.

This amendment, known as Prohibition, banned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in the US, later repealed by the 21st Amendment.

This amendment granted women the right to vote, significantly expanding the electorate.

A formal process where a federal official can be removed from office for serious misconduct or crimes.

Article 5 outlines how the Constitution can be amended (changed) by adding new provisions.

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights and liberties to citizens.

A compromise during the Constitutional Convention that counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for purposes of taxation and representation.

Formal approval of a document, such as the Constitution, by a required number of states.

A constitution that defines the powers and responsibilities of a central government, allowing for a balance between federal and state powers.