Vocabulary

¡ a change to a document such as a legislative bill or contract

¡ a proposed law to be considered by a legislative body

¡ an official group of advisors to the head of a government

¡ the city where the central government of a nation or state is located

¡ a person belonging by birth or naturalization to a nation

¡ a settlement of differences by partial concession of demands by each party

¡ the set of basic laws and principles by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed

¡ a formal meeting or assembly called together to discuss or pursue common interests

¡ to appoint or send as an agent or representative

¡ a form of government in which power ultimately rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives

¡ a system of government in which states are united under a central government, yet have their own governments as well

¡ to install in office with a formal ceremony

¡ curiosity about, involvement in, or concern about something

¡ the set of customs, statutes, or rules that govern a society

¡ a state is subject to the will of the people who live in that state

¡ to validate, confirm, or establish (something) by giving formal approval or consent

¡ an uprising or armed resistance against established authority or a government

¡ one that represents others or another

¡ a state or nation where supreme political power is exercised by elected representatives acting in the name of the people

¡ an area or region of land

¡ not allowed or authorized by, or not in accord with, the constitution of a state or nation

¡ a vote against or rejection of a bill that prevents it from becoming a law