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Constitution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| citizenship | membership in a society that comes with rights and duties |
| constitutional republic | a government in which representatives are chosen by the people and whose power is limited by a constitution |
| checks and balances | a system in which the limits are placed on the branches of government, so no one branch becomes too powerful |
| federal system | a government where power is shared between a national centralized government and the smaller state governments |
| compromise | n agreement between opposing parties |
| culture | a way of life for a particular group |
| celebration – | when people enjoy activities together to highlight an important event |
| Statehood | the status of being a recognized independent nation. |
| Amendment | a minor change or addition to U.S. Constitution |
| Ratification | the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid. |
| Veto | a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body. |
| Political Party | a group of persons organized to acquire and exercise political power. |
| Federalists | a member of a major political party in the early years of the U.S. that wanted a strong central government. |
| Anti-Federalists | a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. |
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