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Chapter 7 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |