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Creating A Republic
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| constitution | document that sets out the laws and principles of a government |
| confederation | alliance of independent states |
| ordinance | law |
| compromise | settlement in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement |
| separation of powers | principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches |
| federalism | division of power between the states and the national government |
| Checks and balances | system by which each branch of government can check, or control, the actions of the other branches |
| veto | reject |
| override | to overrule or set aside |
| impeach | to bring a formal charge of wrongdoing against the President or another public official |
| bill | proposed law |
| amend | to change |
| due process | principle that government must follow the same fair rules in all cases brought to trial |
| legislative branch | branch of government that passes laws |
| executive branch | branch of government that carries out laws |
| judicial branch | branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly |