The Constitution Word Search
A free The Constitution word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the terms and ideas of a school subject, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: CONSTITUTION, PREAMBLE, AMENDMENT, RATIFY, FEDERAL, SENATE, CONGRESS, JUDICIARY, EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, BILLOFRIGHTS, SUFFRAGE.
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The Constitution word list, defined
- CONSTITUTION /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn/ · noun
- The composition or inherent nature of something, especially a person's physical or mental makeup; or the fundamental principles and laws that establish and govern a state or organization. Related: charter, composition, makeup, structure.
- PREAMBLE /ˈprem.bəl/ · noun
- A preliminary statement or introduction, especially to a constitution or a formal document. A statement or introduction that sets out the main points or purpose of something. Related: introduction, preface, prologue, foreword.
- AMENDMENT /əˈmɛndmənt/ · noun
- A change or addition made to a document, law, or text to improve, correct, or update it; also the act or process of making such a change. Related: revision, correction, modification, alteration.
- RATIFY /rætɪfaɪ/ · verb
- To confirm or give formal approval to something, typically by signing a document. To make something official or valid by giving it official approval. Related: confirm, approve, validate, sanction.
- FEDERAL /ˈfɛdərəl/ · adjective
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central national authority and constituent states or provinces, each retaining some degree of autonomy; also relating to the central government of such a system, especially that of the United States. Related: national, central, governmental, state.
- SENATE /ˈsɛnɪt/ · noun
- A group of people who are elected to make laws or decisions for a country or state, typically consisting of two houses: a house of representatives and a house of senators. A group of people who are chosen to advise or make decisions for an organization or institution. Related: council, assembly, legislature, parliament.
- CONGRESS /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/ · noun
- A formal meeting or conference of delegates to discuss matters of common concern; also (capitalized, in the United States) the national legislative body consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Related: assembly, conference, convention, council.
- JUDICIARY /ˈdʒuːdɪˌkɛəri/ · noun
- The branch of the government that interprets and applies the law, or a court or system of courts that administer justice. Related: judicature, courts, tribunals, judges.
- EXECUTIVE /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ (US: /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/) · noun (also adjective)
- A person or group with administrative or managerial authority in an organization, especially one responsible for carrying out plans and decisions; also the branch of government responsible for implementing laws. Related: administrator, manager, official, director.
- LEGISLATIVE /ˌlɛɡɪˈsɪtɪv/ · adjective
- Relating to the making and enforcement of laws; concerned with the formulation and administration of laws. Related: lawmaking, legislatory, regulatory, enacting.
- SUFFRAGE /sʌfɹɪdʒ/ · noun
- The right to vote in public elections; the act of giving or having the right to vote. The support or advocacy of a particular cause or policy. Related: vote, election, ballot, plebiscite.
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