| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Constitution | A document presenting a plan of government. |
| Delegates | A person elected or appointed to represent people and vote as they would. |
| Government | The governing body of a country of community. |
| Independent | Not subject nor dependent for support; freedom of action |
| Preamble | The first part, or introduction of a document |
| Representatives | A member of a legislative body chosen by vote of the people. |
| Revenue | Total current income of a government. |
| Tax | A sum of money levied upon persons, property, or business for the support of government. |
| Ratify | To officially approve a proposal. |
| Economic Depression | A period of time when business activity slows down and unemployment increases. |
| Republic | Government in which people elect officials to represent them. |
| Tariff | Tax on imported goods. |
| Commerce | Exchange of goods, products, or property, as between states or nations. |
| Foreclosure | To take away the right to own property because the owner is unable to make payments. |
| Bankruptcy | Failure or inability to pay just debts, complete failure, ruin. |
| Interstate | Between states |
| Shay's Rebellion | Farmers could not repay their debts and the government of Massachusetts would not help so the farmers rebelled. |
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