Civics in Practice Ch 2

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The lawmaking body of Great Britain

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Parliament

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An agreement in which each side gives up part of its demands in order to reach a solution to a problem

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compromise

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A written plan of government

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constitution

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The basic rights to which all people are entitled

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human rights

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A loose association of states

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confederation

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Absolute power

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dictator

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Supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong national government

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Federalists

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Approval (Options: compromise, ratification, human rights, sovereignty)

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ratification

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A system that divides powers between the national government and state governments

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federalism

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A person who rules with complete and absolute power

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dictator