| A | B |
|---|
| amend | change |
| articles | a separate section of a legal document |
| cede | to give up |
| common | shared by everyone |
| compromise | ageement in which both sides give a little in order to reach an agreement |
| confederation | a league or alliance, a group that agrees to work together |
| constitution | document that sets out the laws, principles, and processes of a government |
| currency | money |
| depression | period when business activity slows, prices and wages |
| dictatorship | government where one person or small group have all of the power |
| domestic | having to do with home; homeland |
| establish | set up |
| execute | carry out, complete |
| Executive Branch | enforces the laws |
| Judicial Branch | interprets and applies the laws |
| justice | use of authority and power to uphold what is right, just and lawful; fair |
| Legislative Branch | makes the laws |
| ordain | to appoint, to put in order |
| ordinance | a law |
| posterity | future generations |
| preamble | introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document |
| republic | government where citizens rule themselves through representatives |
| tranquility | even, steady, calm |
| welfare | condition of health, happiness and properity; well being |
