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Plan of gov
creating a new goverment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ordinance | a regulation, law, or rule esp. One issued by a city or town. |
| committee | a group of people 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. |
| national | of or having to do with an entire nation. |
| confederation | a group of states that allow each member to govern themselves, but they work together for a common cause |
| central government | the group that has political control over the whole country. |
| articles of confederation | the first written plan for the government for the U.S. lasting from 1781-1789 |
| republic | a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government and |