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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| confederation | a group of states or countries that allows each member to govern themselves but they 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 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 of a 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 from taking effect. |
| supreme | having the highest rank, position, or authority. |
| delegate | a person who is chosen to speak or act for act for others. |
| constitutional | having to do with a constitution. |
| unconstitutional | not according the constitution of a state or a country |
| national | of or having to do with an entire nation. |