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articles of cofederation

the first plan government of the united states

legislative

a branch of government that makes laws the us congress

judicial

the branc of government that interprets the laws the us supreme court and other courts

executive

branch headed by a leader such as president to carry out laws

ordinance

a law

ratify

to approve

inflation

a steady rise in prices that occurs as money losses value and things cost more

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

compromise

when groups on each sideof an issue each give a little to reach an agremment

constitution

a written plan for government that describes the princibles and organization of a nation

delegate

a representative

preamble

the introduction to the constitution of the usa

veto

to refuse to approve something

separation powers

the plan to divided the powers and duties of government into sepreat branches