Chapter 8 Study
Guide
Glossary/ vocabulary,
terms and names
Amending

Changing
Amendments

Formal changes to the Constitution
Controversy

A dispute between sides holding
opposing views
Debt

Money owed
Delegates

People given power to act for others;
representatives to a convention
Exported

Sent to another country for trade
Levy

To order to be paid
Militia

A group of citizens who receive
military training but are only called in
emergencies
Ratification

Approval
Ratified

Approval