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| 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 of government for the U.S. lasing from 1781-1789 |
| central government | the group that political cultural 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 a country |
| 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 of town. |
| committee | a group of persons chosen to give attention to a particular matter |
| amend | to change or add to 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 constitution |
| unconstitutional | not according to the constitution of a state or country |
| national | of or having to do with an entire nation. |