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Chapter 9 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| constitution | A written plan for government. |
| citizen | An official member of a city, state, or nation. |
| territory | Land ruled by a national government but which has no representatives in the government. |
| ordinance | A law. |
| federal | A system in which the states share power with the central government. |
| republic | A government in which the citizens elect leaders to represent them. |
| compromise | A settlement in which both sides give up something they want. |
| ratify | To accept. |
| democracy | A government in which the people have the power to make political decisions. |
| checks and balances | A system that lets each branch of government limit the power of the other two. |
| veto | To reject. |
| unconstitutional | Not in agreement with the Constitution. |
| amendment | A change to the Constitution. |
| inauguration | The official ceremony to make someone President. |
| Cabinet | A group chosen by the President to help run the executive branch and give advice. |
| political party | An organized group of people who share similar ideas about government. |
| interest | What people pay to borrow money. |
| capital | A city where a government meets. |