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Chapter 7 vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Convention | A meeting |
Propotional | Corresponding in size |
Compromise | An agreement between two or more sides which each side gives up something |
Traditions | Cultural beliefs and practices |
Constitution | A plan of government |
Petition | A formal request |
Ordinance | A law |
Bicameral | A two house legislature |
Articles Of Confederation | Provided for a new central government under which the states kept most of their power |
Republic | A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives |
Amend | Make changes to |
Depreciate | Loses value |
Second Continental Congress |