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Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| constitution | a plan for government |
| ratify | to approve and adopt an official document |
| veto | to reject a bill |
| impeach | to put an official on trial for wrongdoing |
| amendment | a change or addition to an official document |
| guarantee | a promise that something will be provided |
| fundamental | a word that means basic or essential |
| responsibility | is something people do because it is their job or duty |
| politics | process of choosing government leaders and running the government |
| inform | to tell |
| press | members of the news media, such as reporters and columnists |
| due process | the idea that the government must follow the rules established laws |
| jury | a group of citizens who decide a court case |
| defend | to argue in favor of a person, action, or point of view |
| debate | to discuss all points of view |
| submit | to offer for approval |
| persuade | to win over with words |
| federalism | a system of government in which power is shared between a national government and states |
| appeal | to ask for a case to be heard again |
| confederation | a union of people who join together for a common purpose |
| conclusion | a well-thought out judgement or decision |
| delegate | a person who represents others at an important meeting |