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Chapter 7

TermDefinition
Bicameral having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers
Republic a government in which the power belongs to a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by the leaders and representatives elected by those citizens to govern according to law
Ordinance a law set forth by a governmental authority
Depreciate to fall in value
Depression a long-lasting period of greatly reduced general economic activity marked especially by widespread unemployment and declines in trade and production and often by deflation
Manumission formal emancipation from slavery
Proportional a number or quantity in a proportion
Compromise settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
Federalism the distribution of power in an organization (such as a government) between a central authority and the constituent
Legislative Branch The legislative branch is the part of government responsible for making laws. In the United States, this branch is made up of Congress, which consists of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Its main powers include creating laws, declar
Executive Branch Enforces and carries out laws. Led by the President, it includes the Vice President, Cabinet, and federal agencies.
Electoral College A group of representatives who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States. Each state gets a number of electors based on its total number of Senators and Representatives in Congress.
Judicial Branch Interprets laws and ensures they follow the Constitution. It includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
Check and Balances A system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful. Each branch can limit the powers of the others.
Amendment A change or addition to the Constitution. It allows the document to be updated over time.
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