Chapter 1, Section 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
A loose union of independent states
confederacy
A plan that provides the rules for government
constitution
A government in which a constitution has authority to place clearly recognized limits on the powers of those who govern
constitutional government
Law that involves the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions.
constitutional law
A nation only beginning to develop industrially
developing nation
A government that divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial governments.
federal system
A nation with large industries and advanced technology that provides a more comfortable way of life than developing nations
industrialized nation
The effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of government
politics
A statement in a constitution that sets forth the goals and purposes of government
preamble
A government that gives all key powers to the national or central government.
unitary system
