Collection 2: Preamble; Bill of Rights

As you read the U.S. Constitution's "Preamble" and "Bill of Rights," learn this word list. Here are links to lists for texts in Grade 11's Collection 2: The Declaration of Independence, Preamble and Bill of Rights, The Federalist No. 10, Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies, Colonial American poems, A Soldier for the Crown
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  1. defense
    military action protecting a country against enemies
  2. posterity
    all future generations
  3. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  4. infringe
    go against, as of rules and laws
  5. quarter
    provide housing for military personnel
  6. prescribe
    issue commands or orders for
  7. affirmation
    a solemn declaration serving the same purpose as an oath
  8. presentment
    an official, written accusation of a crime
  9. impartial
    free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
  10. compulsory
    required by rule
  11. common law
    a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
  12. impose
    charge and collect payment
  13. enumeration
    a numbered list
  14. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  15. delegate
    transfer power to someone
Created on Thu Jul 03 20:41:51 EDT 2014 (updated Fri Jul 04 11:34:47 EDT 2014)

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