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Social studies vocab
| 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 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 laws and run the government are elected by the people |
| Representative | A person who speaks of 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 |
| 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 |
| Unconstitutional | Not according to the constitution of a state or country |
| National | Of or having to do with an entire nation |