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Civics 1.2
Formation of Government
| term | definition |
|---|---|
| unitary system | all key powers belong to the national government |
| federal system | powers are divided between the national and state governments |
| confederacy | a loose union of independent states |
| constitution | a plan that provides the rules for government |
| constitutional government | powers of government are limited by the constitution |
| preamble | a statement in a constitution that explains the goals of the government |
| constitutional law | law involving the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions |
| politics | effort to influence the government |
| developed nation | a nation with large industries and advanced technology |
| developing nation | a nation only beginning to develop industrially |