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Terms: U.S. Govt.
Terms associated with the U.S. Constitution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| delegate | A person chosen to speak or act for another person or group |
| treaty | an agreement between two or more countries or states about trade, peace, or other matters |
| financial | having to do with money |
| justice | fair and equal treatment under the law; the use of authority to uphold what is right and lawful |
| revise | to improve; to bring up to date |
| unitary | a system of government that gives all key powers to the national or central government |
| representative | a member of a government branch chosen through an election by a group of people |
| federal | a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and state governments |
| voting power | the right to vote |
| responsibility | an activity or task that is assigned to a person or group |
| executive | a person or group having the power to carry out the plans and duties of a group; for example, a president |
| compromise | a settlement of differences in which each side gives up some of its demands |
| interstate | between or connecting two or more states |
| imports | goods bought from foreign countries |
| exports | goods sold and shipped to foreign countries |
| principle | a basic truth, law or ideal of behavior |
| popular sovereignty | people elect their leaders |
| checks and balances | A plan to keep any part of govenment from becoming too powerful |
| federalism | a government system in which power is divided between the national and state governments |
| judicial | having to do with courts of law and justice |
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