amendment: A change in wording or meaning especially in a law, bill, or motion.

campaign: A connected series of activities designed to bring about a particular result.

Congress: A branch of the United States government that makes laws.

Constitution: The document containing the laws and plan of the government of the United States.

convention: A meeting of persons for a common purpose.

equality: The quality, fact, or state of being equal.

escort: To go with or attend as a companion.

immigrants: A person who comes to live in a country in which he or she was not born.

justice: Fair or right treatment or action.

opponents: A person or group that is against another in a fight, contest, or discussion.

petition: A written request signed by many people demanding an action from an authority or government.

pledge: A promise or agreement that must be kept.

procession: A group of people or vehicles moving forward in a line as part of a celebration or demonstration.

quest: A search for something, especially a long or difficult one.

signature: The name of a person written in his or her own handwriting.

Macmillan Dictionary for Children