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Vocab
| 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 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 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 constitutional |
| unconstitutional | not according to the constitutional of the state or country |
| national | of or having to do with an entire nation |