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Articles of Confederation

The first plan for government of the United States.

Legislative

The branch of government that makes laws; the U.S. Congress.

Judicial

The branch of government that interprets the laws; the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts.

Executive

The branch of the governments that carries out the laws; the U.S. president and his or her administration.

Ratify

To approve.

Inflation

A steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses


value and things cost more.

Ordinance

A law.

Delegate

A representative.

Constitution

A written plan for government that describes the principles and organization of a nation.

Compromise

A situation when groups on each side of an issue give in a little to reach an agreement.

Preamble

The introduction to the Constitution of the United States of America.

Separation of Powers

The plan to divide the powers and duties of government into separate branches.

Checks and Balances

The separations of powers in a democracy that gives each branch of government-the legislative, executive, and judicial-some form of authority over the others.

Veto

To refuse to approve something.

Federalist

A person who supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution.

Anti-Federalist

A person who opposed the passage of the U.S. Constitution.

Bill of Rights

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens' basic rights.

Amendment

A change or improvement.

Due Process

A citizens' right to fair treatment through the judicial system.

Popular Sovereignty

The idea that the power of government comes from the consent of the people.

Democracy

A government in which citizens have the power to make political decisions.

Civic Responsibility

The duties related to being a citizen.

Rule of Law

The principle that the law applies to everyone, equally.

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to decide whether actions are lawful.