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Unit 3 Vocab Review

Unit 3 Vocab Review

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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Margaret McDonald

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

16th Amendment

Back

An amendment to the US Constitution that allows the federal government to collect income tax from citizens.

2.

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Front

17th Amendment

Back

An amendment to the US Constitution that changed how senators are elected, allowing for direct election by the people instead of by state legislatures.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Acquit

Back

To formally declare someone not guilty of a crime.

4.

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Front

Apportionment

Back

The distribution of House seats among the states based on population.

5.

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Front

Bicameral legislature

Back

A government with two legislative bodies, like the US Congress with the House of Representatives and the Senate.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Conference committees

Back

A temporary, joint committee organized to iron out differences in the versions of a bill from the House and the Senate.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Constituents

Back

The people who live within the particular geographic area a member of Congress represents.

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