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popular sovereignty

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

full faith and credit

A clause in Article IV of the Constitution requiring each state to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of all other states.

charter

A document that gives the holder the right to organize settlements in an area

confederation,

A joining of several groups for a common purpose.

bicameral

A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses

limited government

A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.

ordered government

A regulated government that consists of specific offices and units

veto

Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature

ratification

Formal approval

unicameral

One-house legislature

duties

Taxes on imported goods

quorum

The minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted in Congress

proprietary

characteristic of an owner of property; constituting property

due process

fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

delegates

representatives

representative government

system of government in which public policies are made by officials selected by the voters and held accountable in periodic elections


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