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14 Cards in this Set
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Articles of Confederatin |
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; |
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executive branch |
the branch of government that carries the laws; |
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ratify |
to approve |
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inflation |
a steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses value and thing 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 the describes the principles and organization of a nation |
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compromise |
a situation when groups on each side of an isseue each give in a little to reach agreement |
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preamble |
the introduction to the constitution of the united states of america |
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separation of powers |
the plan to divide the powers and duties of government into separate branches |
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checks and balances |
the separation of powers in 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 refuse to approve something |
