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chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bicameral | having two branches or chambers |
| Republic | a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives |
| Ordinance | a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority |
| Depreciate | diminish in value over a period of time |
| Depression | The Depression caused major political changes in America |
| Manumission | release from slavery |
| Proportional | corresponding in size or amount |
| Compromise | an agreement or a settlement of a dispute |
| Federalism | Federalism is the mixed or compound mode of government |
| Legislative Branch | The first step in the legislative process is the introduction of a bill to Congress |