Constitutional Law Terminology

noun a formal statement of the rights of a group of people, especially in a constitution or similar document

• The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
• The Bill of Rights guarantees our individual freedoms.
• The Bill of Rights is like our list of super important rules.
• The Bill of Rights is the backbone of our civil liberties.

noun a supporter or advocate of federalism, a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

adjective relating to or characteristic of federalism or federalists

• The Federalist Party was a key political force in early American history.
• Many people don't realize that Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist.
• I heard that guy is a total Federalist, always pushing for a strong central government.
• She approached the project with a Federalist mindset, advocating for unity and cooperation among team members.