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S.S.Chapter 4VOCAB
America's Political Heritage
Answer | Question |
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Heritage | The traditions passed down to us from generation to generation |
Legislature | A group of people chosen to make the laws |
Charter | A document giving permission to create a government |
Tyranny | Meant the abuse of power |
Direct Democracy | A form of government in which laws are made directly by the citizens |
Republic | A government in which representatives were elected to make laws |
Natural Rights | Rights they are born with and that no government can take away |
Separation of Powers | Dividing government power among legislature, executive, and judicial branches |
Compact | A written agreement to make and obey laws for the welfare of the group |
Ratification | Or approval |