Constitutional Latin
Found on the Great Seal and mentioned in early currency traditions, this national motto means "out of many, one."
What is E Pluribus Unum?
Meaning "you shall have the body," this writ protects citizens from being jailed unlawfully without a judge's review.
What is habeas corpus?
When the President rejects a bill passed by Congress, they use this Latin word which means "I forbid."
What is veto?
This phrase describes a minimum number of members required to be present to conduct official government business. The first effort to hold a Constitutional Convention failed because not enough states were present to meet this minimum.
What is a quorum?
This term meaning "good faith" is the foundation of Article IV's clause requiring states to respect each other's public acts and records.
What is bona fide?