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More perfect union
| 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 sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies |
| 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 legislative branch is the part of the United States government that creates laws. |
| Judicial Branch | The judicial branch is the part of the U.S. government that interprets the law and administers justice |
| Check and Balances | counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups. |
| Amendment | a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc |
| Federalism | the federal principle or system of government. |
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