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8th s.s unit 6
Forming a Nation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Revolution | A fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time |
| Petition | A formal request |
| Constitution | A set of basic principles that determines the powers and duties of a government |
| Debtor | People who owe money |
| Creditor | People who lend money |
| tariff | Taxes on imports or exports |
| Popular Sovereignty | The idea that political authority belongs to the people; also a principle that would allow voters in a particular territory to decide whether to ban or permit slavery |
| Legislative Supremacy | The legislative branch has more power than the other two branches this makes the legislative branch the supreme power |
| Interstate Commerce | Trade that is conducted between states |
| Inflation | Increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money |
| Depression | A steep drop in economic activity combined with rising unemployment |
| Bicameral Legislature | A lawmaking body made up of two houses |