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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Confederation | Group of states of 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 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 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, contact 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 |