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Adkins' Vocab ACOS9
ACOS 9 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ratify | officially accept |
| democracy | a governmnet in which the people make political decision by voting and the majority rules |
| checks and balances | a system of separating government so each part keeps others from taking too much power |
| veto | to refuse to approve |
| constitution | a written plan of how a country's government will work |
| citizen | an official member of a city, state or nation |
| compromise | an agreement in which each side of an argument gives up something it wants |
| unconstitutional | not in agreement with the US Constitution |
| amendment | a change made to the constitution |
| Bill of Rights | the first ten amendments to the constitution |
| Legislative Branch | Makes the laws ( Congress- Senate and House of Representatives) |
| Executive Branch | Makes sure the laws are enforced ( President) |
| Judicial Branch | Interprets the laws ( court system) |
| inauguration | the ceremony at which a government official is sworn in to office |
| interest | the fee that a borrower pays to a lender |
| capitol | the city where a state or a national government officially meets |
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