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Unit 2: Foundations

TermDefinition
Foundation A basis upon which something stands or is supported.
Government The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc.
Limited Government the government is not all powerful and may only do those things the people have given it power to do.
Consent of the Governed the people are the source of all governmental power.
Democracy a system of government where the people rule.
Rule of Law the government and all people must follow the law.
Representative Government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government for them.
Charter A document issued by a state discussing the privileges, rights, and laws for a colony/city being established.
Statute A permanent rule created by lawmakers that is expressed in a formal document.
Grievances Complaints against unfair treatment/laws.
Unalienable Rights Rights that you are born with that cannot be taken away.
Fundamental of central importance.
Union Country or political unit.
Justice The quality of being impartial or fair.
Domestic originating or involving a country, especially one’s own country.
Tranquility Peace
Defense The act of protecting oneself, one’s team, or one’s nation.
Welfare The state of doing well especially in regards to good fortune, happiness, well-being and prosperity.
Liberty Freedom
Preamble The introduction of a document.
Amendment A change in the words or meaning of a law or document.
Propose To suggest something (plan or idea) to a group of people to consider.
Ratify To make a document official by signing it or voting for it.
General Assembly The law-making body of Virginia, which consists of The House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate.
Congress The law-making body of the United States, which consists of The House of Representatives and The US Senate.
Constitution a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
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