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Plan of Govt
Creating a new government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| confederation | a group of states or countries that allows each member to govern themselves, but they work together for a common cause. |
| Articles of Confederation | the first written plan of government for the U.S. lasting from 1781-1789. |
| central government | the group that has political control over the whole country. |
| republic | a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| representative | a person who speaks or acts for a group or community. |
| committee | a group of persons chosen to give attention to a particular matter. |
| amend | to change or add to a law, contract, or other document. |
| veto | to prevent from taking effect. |
| supreme | having the highest rank, position, or authority. |
| delegate | a person who is chosen to speak or act for others. |
| constitutional | having to do with a constitution; follows the Constitution. |
| unconstitutional | not according to the constitution of a state or country; goes against a constitution. |
| national | having to do with an entire nation. |
| ordinance | a regulation, law, decree, or rule, esp. one issued by a city or town. |
| impose | something that needs to be followed, done, or obeyed. |