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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| republic | a nation in which those government are elected by the people |
| impose | to set as something that needs to be followed,done,or obeyed |
| representative | a person who speaks or acts for a group or community |
| 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 |
| confederation | a group of states or countries that allows each member to govern themselves, a common cause |
| articles of confederation | the first written plan of the government for the U.S. lasting from 1781-1789 |
| central government | the group that has political control over the whole country |