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9th Grade
09/10/2006

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limited government
Definition
the power of the government is limited, not absolute.
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representative government
Definition
a government in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government
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seperation of powers
Definition
a seperation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
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revenue
Definition
when the government takes money from taxes
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embargo
Definition
an agreement that prohibits trade with another country (such as GB)
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ratify
Definition
to approve
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unicameral
Definition
a single chamber in congress
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cede
Definition
to yield
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ordinances
Definition
a law
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interstate commerce
Definition
trade among the states
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extralegal
Definition
not sanctioned by law
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anarcy
Definition
political disorder
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