8th Grade SS Vocabulary

What is the definition of mercantilism

• a contract given to someone to establish a colony

• an alliance of states created for a common purpose

• economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the “mother” country

• a complaint

What is the definition of representative government?

• state sponsored settlement of people to new territories

• political system where policies are created by representatives selected by the people

• refusal to obey laws as a form of protest

• policy of separating and not participation in international relationships

What is the definition of boycott?

• process of collecting money from citizens in order to fund government expenses

• a complaint

• process of collecting money from citizens in order to fund government expenses

• refusal to buy something as a form of protest

What is the definition of civil disobedience?

• refusal to obey laws as a form of protest

• an agreement between opposing parties

• independent power

• the right to vote

What is the definition of grievance?

• changing from one governmental structure to another

• an addition to a document

• a complaint

• remaining independent and not taking sides in an issue

What is the definition of ratification?

• political system in which representatives are responsible for governing

• approval of a document or policy

• political system in which power is shared between a national government and a state government

• privileges and liberties given to citizens

What is the definition of constitution?

• membership in a society that comes with rights and duties

• a tract of land with a home on it

• forcing someone into service for an organization or government

• document outlining the fundamental principles and structures of a government

What is the definition of amendment?

• an addition to a document

• government actions in relations to other countries

• creating new ideas, products or methods

• an agreement in which both sides give up some demands

What is the definition of federalism?

• policy of separating and not participation in international relationships

• political system in which power is shared between a national government and a state government

• the practice of public officials given jobs or favors to supporters

• concern for regional needs and interests

What is the definition of bicameral?

• remaining independent and not taking sides in an issue

• the withdrawal of a state from a union

• the practice of public officials given jobs or favors to supporters

• having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.