government chapter 2 terms 1
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19 Terms
representative government
a government in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government
charter
a written instrument from the authorities of a society granting rights or privileges
vital
essential, crucial
revenue
the money a government collects from taxes or other sources
embargo
an agreement prohibiting trade
boycott
not to buy
consent
permission or approval
human rights
rights that are believed to belong justifiably to every person
ratify
to approve
unicameral
a single chamber legislature
currency
a system of money in general use in a particular country
tariff
a tax on imported goods usually reserved for regulating trade with foreign countries
creditor
a person to whom money is owed
treaty
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries
bicameral
relative to a two house legislative body
interstate commerce
trade between the states
extra legal
not sanctioned by law
new jersey plan
A proposal for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.
Virginia plan
the Virginia delegation