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Plan of GOVT
Creating a new GOVT
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Confederation | A group of states or counties that allows each member to govern themselves, but they work for a common cause |
| Articles of Confederation | The first written plan of government for the US lasting from 1781-1789 |
| Central government | The group that has political control over the whole country |
| Republic | A nation in which those make the laws and run the government are elected by the law |
| Representative | A person who speaks or acts for a group 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 |
| 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 affect |
| 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 |
| Unconstitutional | Not according to the constitution of a state or country |
| National | Of or having to do with an entire nation |