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Constitution Vocab
Term | Definition |
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ordinance | A law or rule |
convention | A meeting |
compromise | When two sides disagree, but give up a little to come to an agreement. |
fugitive | to runaway or escape |
commerce | trade |
representation | when a group of people choose one person to vote, govern, and speak for them |
constitution | a document that outlines the principles of a government |
amendment | a change or addition to a legal document |
legislative | a part of government that makes or writes the laws |
executive | a part of government that enforces or applies the laws |
judicial | a part of government that decides if the laws passed are carried out fairly |
ratification | to accept or approve something |
confederation | a loose alliance (or states) |
article | a written agreement |
bicameral | two houses (legislature) |
unicameral | one house (legislature) |
veto | a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body |
sovereignty | supreme power or authority |