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Vocab for test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Confederation | A group of states or countrys that allows each member to govern themselves but they work together for a common cause. |
| Articles of Confederation | The first written plan of Goverment for the U.S. lasting from 1781-1789 |
| Central Goverment | The group that has political control over the whole country |
| Republic | A nation in which those who make the laws and run the Goverment are elected by the people |
| Representative | A person who speaks or acts for a group or comunity |
| 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, contract, other document |
| Veto | To prevent from taking effect |
| Supreme | Having the highest rank. |
| 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 |