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New Nation Vocabulary
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1) Legislative Branch
A
The branch of government that is in charge of legis.
B
The branch of government that makes the laws.
C
The branch of government that decides whether laws are working fairly.
D
The branch of government that has the power to enforce the laws.
2) Federal System
A
A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and the state governme
B
A form of government in which people elect representatives to run the government.
C
The branch of government that makes the laws.
D
A system of government in which the power to federalize the national branch with the state branch.
3) Republic
A
A form of government in which people elect representatives to run the government.
B
A form of government in which the power to govern is shared.
C
A form of government in which people elect republicans only.
D
A form of government to be reckoned with.
4) Compromise
A
To give up the right to vote to become a part of the Cabinet.
B
To give every member of a society a piece of land.
C
To give up some of what you want in order to reach an agreement.
D
To give up some of your electoral votes for reserved powers.
5) Natural Rights
A
Rights that everyone should have, such as: life, liberty and the pursuit of playground equipment.
B
Rights that everything in nature should have, such as life and liberty.
C
Rights that everyone should have, such as: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
D
Rights that everyone should have, such as: food, good health, and money.
6) Ratify
A
To impeach.
B
To compromise.
C
To approve.
D
To unionize.
7) Executive Branch
A
The branch of government that is in charge of all executives in the nation.
B
The branch of government that makes the laws.
C
The branch of government that has the power to enforce the laws.
D
The branch of government that decides whether laws are working fairly.
8) Judicial Branch
A
The branch of government that is in charge of people with the name of Judy.
B
The branch of government that decides whether laws are working fairly.
C
The branch of government that makes the laws.
D
The branch of government that has the power to enforce the laws.
9) Republic
A
A government in which the power to govern comes from those who own land.
B
A government in which the power to govern comes from the King.
C
A government in which the power to govern comes from the President.
D
A government in which the power to govern comes from the people.
10) Representative Democracy
A
Citizens vote for representatives who then vote for them.
B
Citizens are not allowed to vote.
C
Citizens vote for the best fast food restaurant.
D
Citizens vote for power.
11) Separation of Powers
A
The division of powers among boys and girls in Mrs. Anderson's class.
B
The division of powers among those in Congress.
C
The division of powers among the three branches of the national government.
D
The division of powers among the House of Representatives and the Senate.
12) Veto
A
To veet.
B
To approve.
C
To reject.
D
To neglect.
13) Cabinet
A
A group of the President's most famous friends.
B
The court system.
C
A group of the President's favorite cupboards.
D
A group of the President's most important advisors.
14) Justice
A
A friend.
B
A judge.
C
A teacher.
D
A superhero from the Justice League.
15) Bill of Rights
A
The first dollar bill of the U.S.
B
The first twenty amendments to the Constitution.
C
The first five amendments to the Constitution.
D
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
16) Amendment
A
To approve.
B
To mend a shirt.
C
To reject.
D
A change.
17) Checks and Balances
A
A system that makes sure each branch of government is more powerful than the other branches.
B
A system that keeps each branch of government the same weight or balance.
C
A system that keeps each branch of government from becoming too powerful or misusing its authority.
D
A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and the state governments.
18) Popular Sovereignty
A
The idea that government gets its power from the people.
B
The idea that government gets its power from superheroes.
C
A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and the state governments.
D
A form of government in which people elect representatives to run the government.
19) First Amendment
A
Freedom to vote.
B
Freedom of press, speech, religion, the right to petition, and the right to assemble.
C
Freedom of speech, smell, vision, and touch.
D
Freedom to compromise.
20) Framers
A
The major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin.)
B
The major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, Paul Revere, and John Adams.)
C
The major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and John Adams.)
D
The major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Thomas Edison.)
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