Vocabulary New Nation
amendment a change to a document such as a legislative bill or contract
bill a proposed law to be considered by a legislative body
Cabinet an official group of advisors to the head of a government
capital the city where the central government of a nation or state is located
citizen a person belonging by birth or naturalization to a nation
compromise a settlement of differences by partial concession of demands by each party
Constitution the set of basic laws and principles by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed
convention a formal meeting or assembly called together to discuss or pursue common interests
delegates to appoint or send as an agent or representative
democracy a form of government in which power ultimately rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives
federal a system of government in which states are united under a central government, yet have their own governments as well
inauguration to install in office with a formal ceremony
interest curiosity about, involvement in, or concern about something
law the set of customs, statutes, or rules that govern a society
Popular sovereignty a state is subject to the will of the people who live in that state
ratify to validate, confirm, or establish (something) by giving formal approval or consent
rebellion an uprising or armed resistance against established authority or a government
representatives one that represents others or another
republic a state or nation where supreme political power is exercised by elected representatives acting in the name of the people
territory an area or region of land
unconstitutional not allowed or authorized by, or not in accord with, the constitution of a state or nation
veto a vote against or rejection of a bill that prevents it from becoming a law