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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bicameral | means having two chambers or houses in a legislature. |
| Republic | is a form of government where the people elect representatives to make laws and govern on their behalf, and there is no king or monarch. |
| Ordinance | is a law or rule made by a local government, like a city or town. |
| Depreciate | decrease in the value of money or goods over time. |
| Depression | is a long period of severe economic decline with high unemployment and low business activity. |
| Manumission | is the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves. |
| Proportional | means having a size or amount that is relative or balanced in comparison to something else. |
| Compromise | is an agreement where each side gives up something to settle a disagreement. |
| Federalism | is a system where power is shared between a national government and state or local governments. |
| Legislative Branch | is the part of government that makes laws. |
| Executive Branch | is the part of government that enforces and carries out laws. |
| Electoral College | is a group of people who officially elect the president and vice president of the United States. |
| Judicial Branch | is the part of government that interprets laws and decides if they follow the constitution. |
| Check and Balances | is a system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others to keep things fair. |
| Amendment | is a change or addition made to a law or the Constitution. |
| Federalism | Shared power between national and state governments. |