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amendment
an addition or change to a constitution
Articles of Confederation
First constitution and government of the United States
Bill of Rights
First 10 amendments to the U.S. constitution, listing many rights of Americans that government cannot take away
House of Representatives
One of the two parts of Congress - the United States legislature. The other is called the Senate.
census
U.S. constitution required count of the population every 10 years
citizen
membership in a community to whom one owes allegiance. Rights and responsibilities go with citizenship
Declaration of Independence
document in which the colonies declare themselves a nation independent from Great Britain. Jul 4, 1776
democracy
form of government in which political power is in the hands of the people directly or through their elected representatives
dictatorship
A government under the control headed by a person or group
judicial (branch)
The branch of government that interprets the laws and settles disputes about them. It is made up of courts.
laws (acts)
The rules of conduct made and enforced by a government.
legislative (branch)
The branch of government that makes the laws.
executive branch
The branch of government that enforces the laws or puts the laws into effect.
federal
U.S. form of government that divides power between the central government and the States.
Mayflower Compact
Agreement providing legal basis of self government signed by the Pilgrims in 1620.
New York Assembly
One of the two parts of the New York State Legislature. The other is called the Senate.
monarchy
Government by a king, Queen, emperor
New York Constitution
The written, official plan of government for New York State.
petition
Formal written request given to someone in authority.
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
Statement at beginning of U.S. Constitution that tells the purpose of writing that document.
ratify
to approve a law or treaty