Transcript New Nation - LWE 4th grade team website

Vocabulary
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a change to a document such as a legislative
bill or contract
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a proposed law to be considered by a
legislative body
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an official group of advisors to the head of a
government
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the city where the central government of a
nation or state is located
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a person belonging by birth or naturalization
to a nation
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a settlement of differences by partial
concession of demands by each party
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the set of basic laws and principles by which a
nation, state, or other organization is
governed
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a formal meeting or assembly called together
to discuss or pursue common interests
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to appoint or send as an agent or
representative
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a form of government in which power
ultimately rests with the people, either
directly or through elected representatives
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a system of government in which states are
united under a central government, yet have
their own governments as well
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to install in office with a formal ceremony
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curiosity about, involvement in, or concern
about something
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the set of customs, statutes, or rules that
govern a society
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a state is subject to the will of the people who
live in that state
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to validate, confirm, or establish (something)
by giving formal approval or consent
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an uprising or armed resistance against
established authority or a government
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one that represents others or another
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a state or nation where supreme political
power is exercised by elected representatives
acting in the name of the people
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an area or region of land
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not allowed or authorized by, or not in accord
with, the constitution of a state or nation
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a vote against or rejection of a bill that
prevents it from becoming a law