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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 lasting 1781- 1789 |
| central government | the group that has political control over the whole country |
| representative | a person who speaks or acts for a group of community |
| impose | to set as 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, 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 |
| national | of or having to do with the entire nation |
| republic | a nation in which those government are elected by the people |