Chapter 8 Vocab
1.
Article(s)-
Specific law
2.
Confederation-
When things are united
3.
Tax(es)-
When you give the government money
4.
Rebellion-
Going against the government (usually involves violence)
5.
Convention-
Big political meeting
6.
Arsenal-
Where the government stores its weapons
7.
Ordinance-
A law
8.
Territory-
A piece of land owned by the government that is not yet a state
9.
Constitution-
The rules of the government
10.
Government-
The leaders of a nation that make the laws
11.
Representation-
One someone speaks for you (or on your behalf)
12.
Congress-
The group in government that makes the laws
13.
House
(of congress)- A group
14.
Judicial-
Judges and courts
15.
Legislative
(legislate)- Deals with making laws
16.
Executive-
The president
17.
Republic-
A government of laws; when you elect representatives to govern for you
18.
Democracy-
Having a voice or say in government by voting
19.
Ratify-
To formally or officially approve
