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Unit 2 vocabulary
Foundations of government
Term | Definition |
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Limited Government | Government does not have all power, citizens also have power |
Rule Of Law | The government and those who must follow the laws |
Consent of the Governed | By being a citizen, people agree to any and all governmental power |
Democracy | The country is run by the people |
Representative Government | People elect governmental officials and they make laws on their behalf |
Charter | Permitted by a king |
Declaration | Formal statement or announcement made by government officials |
Independence | Having freedom, liberty |
Articles | Terms to follow by a contract |
Confederation | Loose association of states, friendship, or association |
Statute | Law passed by a legislative body |
Preamble | Introduction to a document |
Amendment | Written change to a document |
Justice | Fair courts and laws |
Domestic Tranquility | Peace in the homeland |
Common Defense | Military, National defense |
General Welfare | Well being of a citizen |
Liberty | Freedom |
Posterity | Future Generation |
Ordain | Decree officially |
Propose | Suggest |
Raltify | Approve |
Affirm | State as a fact |