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.

a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.

diminish in value over a period of time.

a common and serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and low energy that interfere with daily life

corresponding in size or amount to something else.

an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

a principle or system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

the part of the U.S. government, called Congress, that is responsible for making federal laws.

the part of government responsible for implementing, enforcing, and administering the laws passed by the legislative branch

The Electoral College is the constitutional process for indirectly electing the President and Vice President of the United States.

the branch of government responsible for interpreting the law by applying it to individual cases and deciding if laws are constitutional

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.

a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

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Independence words

Term	Definition
Rebublic	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	a common and serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and low energy that interfere with daily life
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	the part of the U.S. government, called Congress, that is responsible for making federal laws.
Executive branch	the part of government responsible for implementing, enforcing, and administering the laws passed by the legislative branch
Electoral college	The Electoral College is the constitutional process for indirectly electing the President and Vice President of the United States.
Judicial branch	the branch of government responsible for interpreting the law by applying it to individual cases and deciding if laws are constitutional
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.

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