Balance refers to the equitable distribution or equality between different entities. In the context of AP US History, balance can refer to the attempt to maintain a fair division of power or interests.
Imagine a seesaw with two people of equal weight on each end. The goal is to keep the seesaw balanced so that neither person is higher or lower than the other.
Compromise: Compromise is an agreement reached by mutual concession where both sides give up something in order to find a middle ground.
Equity: Equity refers to fairness and justice in distributing resources, opportunities, and benefits among individuals or groups.
Interests: Interests are concerns, needs, desires, or goals that individuals or groups have in a particular situation.
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