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Constitution Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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