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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bicameral | (of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers. |
| Republic | a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch. |
| Ordinance | a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. |
| Depreciate | diminish in value over a period of time. |
| Depression | an economic downturn |
| Manumission | release from slavery. |
| Proportional | corresponding in size or amount to something else. |
| Compromise | an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions. |
| Federalism | a principle or system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs. |
| Legislative Branch | Congress, which is responsible for making laws and is composed of two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate |
| Executive Branch | The executive branch is one of the three branches of the U.S. government, responsible for carrying out and enforcing the laws passed by Congress. |
| Electoral College | The Electoral College is the formal process by which the President and Vice President of the United States are indirectly elected every four years |
| Judicial Branch | The judicial branch is one of the three branches of government, responsible for interpreting laws and applying them to individual cases. |
| Check and Balances | counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups. |
| Amendment | a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. |
| Federalism | a principle or system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs. |