Amendments: Amendments refer to changes or additions made to the United States Constitution. They can modify existing laws or add new ones.
Civil Liberties: Civil liberties are fundamental individual rights protected by law, such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
Ratification: Ratification is the official approval or acceptance of a document or decision. In this context, it refers to the process through which states agreed to adopt and enforce the Constitution's Bill of Rights.