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