U.S. Constitution Ch 2 Key Terms

limited government

a system in which the power of the government is limited, not absolute

representative government

a system of government in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government

revenue

the money a government collects from taxes or other sources

embargo

an agreement prohibiting trade

ratify

to approve

unicameral

a single-chamber legislature

interstate commerce

trade among states

extralegal

not sanctioned by law

anarchy

political disorder

levy

Impose or raise a tax

charter

a written instrument from the authorities of a society granting rights or privileges

boycott

not to buy

human rights

rights that are believed to belong justifiably to every person

currency

a system of money in general use in a particular country.

tariff

A tax on imported goods

treaty

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

bicameral

A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses

creditor

A person to whom money is owed

exports

Goods and Services sold to other countries