
Government in the Western Hemisphere
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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
Jen McEvoy
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An important change to a constitution or in a body of laws is called an _________.
Back
amendment
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, which outline the basic rights that all U.S. citizens have, are called the ___________.
Back
Bill of Rights
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The division of the duties of government into legislative, executive, and judicial powers is known as the _____________.
Back
Branches of Government
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The type of government in Canada, where there is more than one political party and the people elect their representatives to be members of Parliament, is called _____________.
Back
Canadian Parliamentary Democracy
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A person who is recognized (legally) as a member of a state or nation is called a ___________.
Back
citizen
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The document that outlines the basic beliefs and laws of the United States, establishes the powers and duties of government, and guarantees certain rights to the people in it is called the _____________.
Back
United States Constitution
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A form of government based on consent of the governed is called ___________.
Back
democracy
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