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18 Cards in this Set
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confederation
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A loosely united group of governments working together
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convention
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An important meeting
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separation of powers
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No one branch can gain absolute power or abuse the power they are given
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veto
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To reject
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war hawk
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A member of Congress who wanted war with Britain before the War of 1812
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congress
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A formal meeting of government representatives who have the authority to make laws
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compromise
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An agreement in which each side in a conflict gives up some of what it wants in order to get some of what it wants
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executive branch
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Makes sure laws are carried out (President)
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bill
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An idea for a new law
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national anthem
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A song of praise for a country that is recognized as the official song of that country
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constitution
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A written plan of government
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federal system
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A system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central and state governments
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judicial branch
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Makes sure laws are working fairly (court system)
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ratify
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To approve
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commerce
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Trade
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checks and balances
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A system that gives each branch of government different powers so that each branch can watch over the authority of the others
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legislative branch
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Makes the laws (Congress)
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amendment
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An addition or change to the Constitution
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