Articles of Confederation Vocabulary Ch 6.1

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The first plan for government of the United States.

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Articles of Confederation

Front

A union, or partnership, between states.

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Confederation

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The branch of a government that passes laws.

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Legislative

Front

The branch of a government that has courts and judges who decide what the law means.

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Judicial

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The branch of a government with a leader, such as a President or Prime Minister, that carries out the laws.

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Executive

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To approve.

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Ratify

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When prices go up while money loses value.

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Inflation

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A law.

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Ordinance

Front

What is the job of the judicial branch of a government?

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To decide what the laws mean

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What is the job of the executive branch of a government?

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To carry out the laws