US Government and Constitution Flashcard

Front

What is the process of making decisions about laws and government?

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Politics

Front

What is an accepted rule or behavior in society?

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Norm

Front

What is the plan that sets up government and its powers?

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Constitution

Front

America’s first government plan, with a weak central government, was called what?

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Articles of Confederation

Front

A loose group of states united for a common purpose is a…

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Confederacy

Front

The first 10 amendments that protect individual freedoms are called…

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Bill of Rights

Front

A government where people elect representatives is a…

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Republic

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The idea that citizens vote for leaders to represent them is…

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Republicanism

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When power is shared between national and state governments, it’s called…

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Federalism

Front

A two-house legislature (Senate + House) is called…

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Bicameral