| A | B |
| free enterprise | a system passed on by capitalism |
| Confederation | A system of government which indivisual political units keep their sovereignty, but gave limited power to a central government |
| Federal system | When some government is givin to the nation and other power to the states (U.S.) |
| Sovereignty | Freedom from outside control and government |
| cordillera | a related chain of mountains (Rocky Mts.) |
| Telecommunications | communiction by electronic means |