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chapter 7
Term | Definition |
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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 |