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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 |
| Article 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, obeyed |
| Amend | to change or add a law, contract, or other document |
| Constitutional | having to do with a constitution |
| National | of or having to do with an entire nation |
| Unconstitutional | not according to the constitution of a state or country |
| Ordinance | a regulation, law, degree, or rule, esp. one issued by a city or town |
| Committee | a group of persons chosen to give attention to a particular matter |
| 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 |