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MN studies ch 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Steamboat | A boat powered by a steam engine. |
| U.S. Congress | The group of people whe make laws for the United States it has elected representatives from all states and territories. It is divided into two groups, the senate and the House of Representatives. |
| Governor | The head of the executive branch in a state or territory. |
| State | A geographic area with boundaries, residents, and a government with a constitution and laws. The United States has 50 states, and they share some governing power with the federal government. |
| Immigrant | A person who comes into a country to live there |
| Recruiter | Somebody who encourages new people to join a group or take action. |
| Constitution | A written document outlining how the government of a state or country is organized. |
| Federalism | A system of government in which power is divided between a federal, or national, government and various state governments |