NL Chapter 7 Vocabulary

a geographic area with boundaries, residents, and a government with a constitution and laws. The United States has 50 states, and they share some governing power with the federal government.

• territory

• constitution

• federalism

• State

the group of people who make laws for the United States. It has elected representatives from all states and territories. It is divided into two groups, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• Federalism

• State

• Immigrant

• U.S. Congress

a boat powered by a steam engine. Steamboats were the main mode of travel for newcomers moving to Minnesota during the territorial period.

• Sailboat

• fishing boat

• Steamboat

• Kayak

the head of the executive branch in a state or territory

• governor

• senator

• teacher

• U.S. Congress

a person who comes into a country to live there

• senator

• steamboat captain

• recruiter

• immigrant

a written document outlining how the government of a state or country is organized

• Constitution

• governor

• steamboat

• federalism

a system of government in which power is divided between a federal, or national, government and various state governments

• constitution

• immigrant

• federalism

• recruiter

somebody who encourages new people to join a group or take action

• recruiter

• governor

• U.S. Congress

• immigrant

What is the advantage to becoming a state? Check all that apply

• Minnesota could control its own finances and create its own budget

• A state is LESS independent than a territory

• States can deal with private companies

• Has more representatives in the U.S. Government

What are three things established by Minnesota constitution? Check the three that apply.

• Granted the right to vote to free white male citizens

• divided state and power among three branches

• Set the state's boundaries

• All of the above