| A | B |
|---|
| a country under one government | nation |
| freedom from the control of others | independence |
| the written set of laws used to govern the United States | Constitution |
| an introductory statement | preamble |
| meeting arranged for some particular purpose | convention |
| settle a disagreement by each side giving up part of what it wants | compromise |
| changes | amendments |
| people who represent others | delegates |
| a government that is run by the people | democracy |
| approve | ratify |
| made into one | unified |
| freedoms | liberties |
| something written that gives information | document |
| loving a country | patriotic |
| something that stands for something else | symbol |
