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what is a written plan of government called? constitution
What type of government has elected representatives govern for the people? representative democracy
What is the term for the sharing of power between the national and state governments? federalism
What is the term for an agreement made between nations? treaty
An addition or change to a constitution is known as an? amendment
What is the term for a settlement of a dispute where each side gives up some demands? compromise
A legislative body made up of two parts is called? bicameral
What is another name for a representative democracy? republic
What is the type of government where a king or queen has ultimate authority? monarchy
What is the system called where each branch of government has power over the others, which keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful? checks and balances
What word means to approve or accept a law? ratify
To charge a public official with a crime is known as? impeach
A proposal for a law is known as a? bill
What type of government has decisions made by all the people? democracy
Land that is part of a country but not yet a state is called a? territory
What word means to reject, as in a bill passed by Congress? veto
A loose organization or league of states is called a? confederation
Dividing government into branches each with defined duties is called? separation of powers
What is the term for when there are increased prices for goods and services combined with a reduced value of money? inflation
How do citizens pay for services that governments provide? taxes
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