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16 Cards in this Set
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Constitution
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A written plan of government - a document that sets out the laws and principles of government.
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Ordinance
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A rule or law
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Confederation
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A loose union of people or groups for shared support and action.
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Survey
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To examine and measure land.
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Compromise
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When a settlement of differences is reached by each side giving up part of what it wants.
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Radical
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Favoring extreme changes.
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Execute
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To carry out laws.
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Aristrocracy
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A class of people having a high place in society because of birth, rank or title (nobility)
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Disputes
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A verbal debate or argument.
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Debtors
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People who owe money.
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Creditors
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People who lend money.
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Suffrage
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The right to vote.
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Ratification
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(Ratify) to give formal approval.
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Economic Depression
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A steep drop in economic activity combined with rising unemployment.
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Tariff
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A tax on imports.
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Limited Government
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Support for a system of Representative government known as a Republic.
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