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Civics Definition Depot – Chapter 3 “The Constitution”
Directions: Based on the words provided for each chapter, complete your “Definition Depot” and keep a running log of all the Civics words and
concepts for the year! Each definition should come from the textbook using the page provided or from online. Using a thesaurus, your brain,
help from a parent identify at least one synonym (words that mean the same thing) for each term OR provide a colored illustration that shows
that you understand the meaning of the term. Finally, write a sentence using the term that makes sense and demonstrates your understanding
of the word.
Word/Pg. #
Natural Rights
p. 44
Social
Contract
p.44
Consent of the
Governed
(“We the People”)
p. 44
Popular
Sovereignty
p. 88
Preamble
p.87
Separation of
Powers
p.93
Definition
Synonym OR Ill.
Sentence
Word/Pg. #
Checks and
Balances
p.96
Constitutional
government
p.32
Federalist
p.47
Antifederalist
p.47
Ratification
p.47
Bill of Rights
p.47
Federalist
Papers
p.47
Rule of Law
p. 88
Definition
Synonym OR Ill.
Sentence
Word/Pg. #
Magna Carta
p. 44
Federalism
p. 31
Concurrent
powers
p.90
Enumerated
powers
p.90
Expressed
(delegated)
powers
p.90
Supremacy
Clause
p.68
Authority
p.185
Definition
Synonym OR Ill.
Sentence
Word/Pg. #
Definition
Democracy
p.31
“Unalienable
Rights”
p.38
Articles
Antifederalist
Papers
Federalist
Papers
The seven sections of the U.S.
Constitution. They outline the different
branches of government, the
responsibilities and powers of our
government, and the steps to the
ratification of the Constitution.
They were a collection of articles, written
in opposition to the ratification of the
1787 United States Constitution. It led to
the inclusion of the Bill of Rights (your
civil liberties!).
They were a collection of articles written
in support of the Constitution as it was
written at the time.
Synonym OR Ill.
Sentence