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Chapter 9 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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constitution | A written plan for government. |
citizen | An official member of a city, state, or nation. |
territory | Land ruled by a national government but which has no representatives in the government. |
ordinance | A law. |
federal | A system in which the states share power with the central government. |
republic | A government in which the citizens elect leaders to represent them. |
compromise | A settlement in which both sides give up something they want. |
ratify | To accept. |
democracy | A government in which the people have the power to make political decisions. |
checks and balances | A system that lets each branch of government limit the power of the other two. |
veto | To reject. |
unconstitutional | Not in agreement with the Constitution. |
amendment | A change to the Constitution. |
inauguration | The official ceremony to make someone President. |
Cabinet | A group chosen by the President to help run the executive branch and give advice. |
political party | An organized group of people who share similar ideas about government. |
interest | What people pay to borrow money. |
capital | A city where a government meets. |