Chapter 9

2. an agreement acceptable to both sides
3. of Confederation- a constitution drafted by Congress on Nov. 15th, 1777
5. Convention- a 1787 meeting in Philadelphia during which the United States Constitution was written
8. a system of government in which power is distributed between national and state government
10. to refuse a proposal
11. written change to an document
12. depression- a period of time when business activity slows down and unemployment increases
14. Branch- the branch of government that carries out the laws made by the legislative branch
15. of rights- a document listing essential freedoms guaranteed to all citizens
16. official approve a proposal

1. a document presenting a plan of government
4. two houses of the legislative branch of government
5. and balances- system set up in the Constitution where each branch of government has some authority over the other
6. of powers- the division of power among the three branches of government
7. to bring formal charges against a federal or state public official with the intent of removing the official from office
9. Branch- the law making branch of government
12. college- representatives of voters in each state who select the President and Vice President
13. government in which people elect official to represent them