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Independance vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bicameral: | Two branches or chambers |
| Republic: | power held by elected representatives |
| Ordinance: | A part of legislation |
| Depreciate: | diminish value |
| Depression: | downturnt activity |
| Manumission: | freeing someone from slavery |
| Proportional: | Change of ratio |
| Compromise: | come to an agreement upon |
| Federalism: | Divided system of government |
| Legislative Branch: | Government responsible for making laws |
| Executive Branch: | Enforces law |
| Electoral College: | To elect a representative |
| Judicial Branch: | Interprets law |
| Check and Balances: | Organized system |
| Amendment | A change to improve legislation |
| Federalism | principal or system of government |
| Bicameral | Two branches |
| Republic | were people can elect their representatives |
| Ordinance | a piece of legislation |
| Deprecate | disaproval |
| Depression | ex: people losing their jobs |
| Manumission | the freeing of slaves |