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14 Cards in this Set
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Articles Of Confederation |
The first plan for government of the United States. |
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Legislative |
The branch of government that makes laws; the U.S. Congress. |
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Judicial |
The branch of government that interprets the laws; the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts. |
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Executive |
The branch of government that carries out the laws; the U.S. President and his or her administration. |
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Ratify |
To approve. |
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Inflation |
A steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses value and things cost more. |
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Ordinance |
A law. |
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Delegate |
A representative. |
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Constitution |
A written plan for government that describes the principles and organization of a nation. |
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Compromise |
A situation when groups on each side of an issue each give in a little to reach an agreement. |
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Preamble |
The introduction to the Constitution of the United States of America. |
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Seperation of Powers |
The plan to divide powers and duties of government into seperate branches. |
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Checks and Balances |
The seperation of powers in a democracy that gives each branch of government - the legislative, executive, and judicial - some form of authority over the others. |
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Veto |
To refuseto approve something. |
