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7 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bicameral | of a legislative body having two branches or chambers. |
| republic | a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch. |
| Ordinance | a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. |
| Depreciate: | diminish in value over a period of time. |
| depression | a long and severe recession in an economy or market. |
| manumission | release from slavery. |
| proportional | corresponding in size or amount to something else |
| compromise | an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions |
| federalism | the federal principle or system of government. |
| Legislative Branch | Lawmaking branch of the government. |
| Executive Branch | Branch of government that executes, or carries out the law, headed by the president. |
| Electoral College | Special group of electors chosen to vote for president and vice president |
| Judicial Branch | The branch of government that includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the lat |
| Check and Balances | A system by which each branch of government limits the power of other branches. |
| Amendment | A change, correction, or improvement added to a document |
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