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The Constitution
Studies Weekly: Week 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Articles of Confederation | a written plan of government ratified in 1781 by 13 original states, establishes a plan for government |
| rebellion | open, armed, organized resistance to government |
| arsenal | all the weapons and equipment a country has |
| convention | a meeting |
| preamble | introduction |
| branches | a division |
| Congress | lawmaking branch of U.S. government |
| House | one of two parts of Legislative Branch |
| Senate | one of two parts of Legislative Branch |
| Senator | one who serves in the U.S. Senate as a representative for their state—two per state |
| Representative | a person who represents others in Congress |
| bill | a statute before it becomes law |
| veto | to vote against or refuse to endorse |
| treaty | a written agreement between two states or powers |
| currency | money |
| nominate | to propose as a candidate |
| pardon | forgive |
| unconstitutional | conflicts with the Constitution |