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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 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 |
| impose | to set as something that needs to be followed, done or obeyed |
| ordinance | a regulation, law, decree or rule, esp. one issued by a city or town |
| commitee | 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 affect |
| supreme | having the highest rank, position, or authority |