Vocabulary – Georgia Ratifies U.S. Constitution
Contentious Adjective causing or likely to cause disagreement and disputes between people with differing views
Sacred Adjective Worthy of respect as one might respect or worship in a religious context
Charter Noun a formal written statement of the aims, principles, and procedures of an organization
Delegates Noun somebody who is chosen to represent or given the authority to act on behalf of another person, group, or organization, e.g. at a meeting or conference
Revise Verb to change a previous estimate in order to make it more accurate or realistic
Fractious Adjective Full of disagreement
Grudging Adjective done or given reluctantly, or doing or giving something reluctantly
Branches Noun a subdivision of a large organization, usually with a specialized mission. Just like a tree has separate branches that are all part of one plant.
Ratify Verb to give formal approval to something, usually an agreement negotiated by somebody else, in order that it can become valid or operative
Unanimously Adjective with all members in agreement with each other. 100%