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ss vocab quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| constitution | a set of basic principles and laws that state the powers and duties of the government |
| republic | a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives |
| suffrage | voting rights |
| limited government | everyone is accountable to the law and no one has total power (the government has only the power that the constitution gives it) |
| ratification | official approval |
| tariffs | taxes on imports and exports |
| interstate commerce | trade between two or more states |
| inflation | increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money |
| depression | a period of low economic activity combined with a rise in unemployment |
| debtors | people who owe money |
| creditors | people who lend money |