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plan of government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| confederation | a group of states 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 that are elected by the people |
| representative | a person who speaks or act for a group or a community. |
| impose | to set as something that needs to be followed done or obeyed. |
| ordinance | a regulation law 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 act for others |
| constitutional | having to do with a constution |