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Unit 2 vocabulary
Foundations of government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Limited Government | Government does not have all power, citizens also have power |
| Rule Of Law | The government and those who must follow the laws |
| Consent of the Governed | By being a citizen, people agree to any and all governmental power |
| Democracy | The country is run by the people |
| Representative Government | People elect governmental officials and they make laws on their behalf |
| Charter | Permitted by a king |
| Declaration | Formal statement or announcement made by government officials |
| Independence | Having freedom, liberty |
| Articles | Terms to follow by a contract |
| Confederation | Loose association of states, friendship, or association |
| Statute | Law passed by a legislative body |
| Preamble | Introduction to a document |
| Amendment | Written change to a document |
| Justice | Fair courts and laws |
| Domestic Tranquility | Peace in the homeland |
| Common Defense | Military, National defense |
| General Welfare | Well being of a citizen |
| Liberty | Freedom |
| Posterity | Future Generation |
| Ordain | Decree officially |
| Propose | Suggest |
| Raltify | Approve |
| Affirm | State as a fact |