University:
Bradley University
Course:
PLS 207 | Introduction to Political Though
Academic year:

2021
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5
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Constitutional Convention Vocabulary • Convention – gathering of persons for a common purpose • Delegate – person who is authorized to act as a representative for others • Boycott – to avoid using, buying, or dealing with as a means of protest • Envoy – diplomatic representative of a government • Conciliator – person who settles disputes or restores friendships • Quorum – minimum number of members who must be present for valid transaction of business • Legislative – having the power to make laws • Executive- having the power to carry out laws • Judicial – having the power to tell what laws mean and decide if they are carried out fairly • Popular Sovereignty – self-government based on the will of the people • Compromise – settlement of differences in which each side gives up something • Resolution – statement of a group’s opinion or decision • Clause – section of a document • Ratify – to give final approval • Censure – to express disapproval • Dissent – to disagree or withhold approval • Successor – person or thing that replaces another

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