| A | B | 
| Republic | a country governed by elected representative | 
| Constitution | a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government | 
| Ratify | to formally approve a plan | 
| Framework | a basic set of ideas used to develop a larger plan | 
| Sovereignty | the right to self-government without interference from outside | 
| Territory | area that is owned and controlled by a government | 
| Currency | a system of money used in a country | 
| Ban | to officially forbid something, not allowed | 
| Uprising | an act of rebellion or revolt against an authority | 
| Compromise | two differing sides settle on an agreement | 
| Delegate | a person chosen to speak or votes on behalf of others | 
| Township | an area of land divided into 36 sections | 
| Federal Government | national/central government | 
| Legislature | congress, lawmakers | 
| Convention | a meeting | 
| Federalism | shared power between state/national |