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chap 7 us his. vocab
vocab for chapter 7 a more perfect union history
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bicameral | having two separate chambers or branches |
| Republic | a government where students rule through electing a representative |
| Ordinance | a law |
| Depreciate | a decrease in value |
| Depression | economy slowing down over a period of time |
| Manumission | getting released after being enslaved |
| Proportional | proper size in relation to other objects |
| Compromise | settlement of a conflict |
| Federalism | the federal system of a government |
| Legislative branch | the lawmaking branch |
| Judicial branch | the part that settles conflicts and questions the law |
| Checks and balances | a system that limits and keeps the powers of the branches even |
| Amendment | a change to the constitution |
| Federalist | people who supported the constitution |
| Anti federalist | people who didn't support the constitution |
| Electoral college | elects the president |
| Executive branch | the part that carries out the law |