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Chapter 2 U.S. GP Study Guide Vocab

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Compact among the thirteen original states formed the basis of the first national government of the U.S. from 177 to 1789, when it was supplemented by the constitution

Check and Balances

Articles of Conferderation

Declaration of Independence

Home Rule

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A constitutional mechanism giving each branch some oversight and control of the other branches. An example in the presidential veto, senate approval of presidential appointments, and judicial review of presidential and congressional actions.

Check and balance

Home Rule

Great Compromise

Logroll

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What document was created by Thomas Jefferson?

Articles of Conferderation

The Bicameral Legislature

The Declaration of Independence

The Great Compromise

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is federalism?

A system of government in which power is divided between the senate and house

Division of sovereignty / authority between two or more distinct levels of government being central and regional governments

The result of legislature vote trading. Ex. Legislature representing urban districts can vote for a AG.

The distribution of government powers among several political institutions. The U.S., at the national level power is divided between 3 branches.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the power given to a state to a locality to enact legislation and manage its own affairs locally.

Separation of Powers

Divine Rights/Rule

Logroll

Home Rule

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An agreement between large and small states at the constitutional convention

Great Compromise

Articles of Confederation

Constitutional convention

3/5s Compromise

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Logroll is defined as

The power given to a state to a locality to enact legislature and manage its own affairs locally.

The distribution of government powers among several political institutions

The result of legislature vote trading.

Tackling the problem by both exploring the likelihood that tyranny by the majority would arise

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