The branch of government that makes laws; the U.S. Congress.

The branch of government that interprets the laws; the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts.

The branch of the government that carries out the laws; the U.S. President and his or her administration.

A steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses value and things cost more.

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Chapter 6, Lesson 1

Articles of Confederation

Term	Definition
Articles of Confederation	The first plan for government of the United States.
Legislative	The branch of government that makes laws; the U.S. Congress.
Judicial	The branch of government that interprets the laws; the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts.
Executive	The branch of the government that carries out the laws; the U.S. President and his or her administration.
Ratify	To approve.
Inflation	A steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses value and things cost more.
Ordinance	A law.