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Foundations of American Government

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Continental Congress the legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution
constitution governing document, fundamental principles, the act of forming or establishing something
Ratify approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
Ratification final approval, making something valid by formally confirming it
Legislative Branch the branch of the United States government that makes laws
Executive Branch part of U.S. government responsible for carrying out laws
Judicial Branch America’s court system, the branch of the United States government administering justice
Amendment to change, a statement that is added to a proposal or document
Bill of Rights a statement of fundamental rights and privileges
bill a statute in draft that explains the proposal for a law (before it becomes law)
Veto a vote/action that blocks a bill/law
Eminent Domain the process in which the government can take private property for public use
Due Process the way in which a law is applied, the process/treatment a person receives through the judicial system
Arts of Confederation a written agreement ratified in 1781 by the thirteen original states; it provided a legal symbol of their union by giving the central government no coercive power over the states or their citizens
Federalism a form of government divided between central and regional powers, for example: The United States splits powers between national, state, and local governments
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