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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Confederation | a group of states or countries that allows each member to govern themselves, they work together for 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 |
| Republic | a nation 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, orobeyed. |
| Ordinance | a regulation, law, decree or rule, esp. one issued by a city or town. |
| Committee | a group of person chosen to give attention to a particular matter. |
| Amend | to change or add to a law, contract, or other document. |
| Veto | to prevent from tacking 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 for a state or country. |
| National | of or having to do with an entire nation. |