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New Nation Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| delegate | A person who represents others, often an elected official |
| constitution | A plan of government, usually written, but may be oral |
| compromise | People on both sides of an issue, giving up something to reach an agreement |
| preamble | An introduction |
| separation of powers | The idea that the powers and duties of government are divided among separate branches |
| veto | A refusal to sign a bill into a law |
| checks and balances | A system where each branch of government has ways of limiting the powers of the other branches |