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consititution

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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 feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
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 The legislative branch is the part of the United States government that creates laws
Executive Branch The executive branch is the administrative arm of government
Electoral College The Electoral College consists of 538 electors. A majority of 270 electoral votes is required to elect the President
Judicial Branch The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary can also be thought of as the mechanism for the resolution of disputes.
Federalism the federal principle or system of government.
Amendment a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. "an amendment to existing bail laws"
Check and Balances Checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
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