This document defines key legal and governmental terms through short definitions and examples. It defines operational definitions, legal bases, laws, constitution, bill of rights, code, act, bill, decree, article, order, circular, and memorandum. Acts are defined as writings that state something has been said, done, or agreed. The constitution establishes the basic principles and conception of a government. A bill of rights lists important citizen rights. A code is a complete system of laws and a bill is a proposed law not yet enacted.