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Creation of U.S. Gov
Question | Answer |
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delegate | A person chosen to speak or act for another person or group |
treaty | an agreement between two or more countries or states about trade, peace, or other matters |
financial | having to do with money |
justice | fair and equal treatment under the law; the use of authority to uphold what is right and lawful |
revise | to improve; to bring up to date |
unitary | a system of government that gives all key powers to the national or central government |
representative | a member of a government branch chosen through an election by a group of people |
federal | a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and state governments |
voting power | the right to vote |
responsibility | an activity or task that is assigned to a person or group |
executive | a person or group having the power to carry out the plans and duties of a group; for example, a president |
compromise | a settlement of differences in which each side gives up some of its demands |
interstate | between or connecting two or more states |
imports | goods bought from foreign countries |
exports | goods sold and shipped to foreign countries |
principle | a basic truth, law or ideal of behavior |
popular sovereignty | people elect their leaders |
checks and balances | A plan to keep any part of govenment from becoming too powerful |
federalism | a government system in which power is divided between the national and state governments |
judicial | having to do with courts of law and justice |