Benchmark Unit 3 Week 2 Vocabulary

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What does 'prevented' mean?

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To stop something from happening.

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What does 'majority' mean?

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More than half.

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What is 'suffrage'?

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The right to vote.

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What does 'ratified' mean?

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To pass a law.

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What is a 'convention'?

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A meeting of people who share a common interest or work.

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What does 'democracy' mean?

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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What is a 'legislature'?

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A group of people who have the power to make laws.

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What does 'amendment' mean?

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A change or addition to a legal document, such as a constitution.

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What is 'representation'?

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The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone.

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What does 'elect' mean?

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To choose someone for a position by voting.