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Term 2 COG WORDS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ordinance | A law or rule made by a government or authority |
| Compromise | An agreement reached by both sides giving up some demands |
| Ratify/ratification | To officially approve or confirm something |
| Administrative/administration | Managing or running an organization or government |
| Foreign affairs | Relations between different countries |
| Domestic affairs | Issues within one's own country |
| Controversy | A serious disagreement or debate about something important |
| Plague | A widespread disaster, disease, or problem |
| Federal/Federalism | A system where power is shared between national and state governments |
| Judicial | Related to courts and judges |
| Legislative | Related to making laws |
| Executive | Related to carrying out laws and governing |
| Precedent | something done for the very first time |
| Sedition | act of inciting resistance or rebellion against an established government |
| Embargo | Officially stopping trade with another country |
| Impressment | Forcing people to serve in the military or navy |
| Nationalism | Strong loyalty and devotion to one's nation |
| Implication | indirect suggestion or an effect |
| Doctrine | A set of beliefs or principles |