constitution

A set of laws and ideas that set up a government and define the rights and responsibilities of its citizens.



Word Structure

kahn-stuh-TOO-shuhn

Sentence Examples

The Constitution is the law of the land.

An amendment is a change to the constitution.

The Constitution separates government powers.

Semantic Relatives

Amendment

Bill of Rights

Civil Liberties

Government

Law

Preamble



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 1 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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