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14 Cards in this Set
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articles of cofederation |
the first plan government of the united states |
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legislative |
a branch of government that makes laws the us congress |
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judicial |
the branc of government that interprets the laws the us supreme court and other courts |
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executive |
branch headed by a leader such as president to carry out laws |
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ordinance |
a law |
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ratify |
to approve |
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inflation |
a steady rise in prices that occurs as money losses value and things cost more |
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checks and balances |
the separation of powers in a democracy that gives each branch government the legislative executive and judicial some form of authority over the others |
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compromise |
when groups on each sideof an issue each give a little to reach an agremment |
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constitution |
a written plan for government that describes the princibles and organization of a nation |
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delegate |
a representative |
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preamble |
the introduction to the constitution of the usa |
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veto |
to refuse to approve something |
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separation powers |
the plan to divided the powers and duties of government into sepreat branches |