SS Chapter 8 Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the correct definition of unreasonable.

• not guided by logic or sound judgment

• not allowed by a law or rule

• not important or valued

• not owned by an individual

Choose the correct definition of amendment.

• a right or responsibility

• a change or addition to a written document

• a law based on a written document

• a basic structure or plan

Choose the correct definition of assemble.

• to go to the press about an issue

• to gather in a group for a specific purpose

• to avoid a group of people

• to write a letter about an issue

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined.

A group of citizens selected to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law and decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty.

• peer right

• license board

• jury

• Supreme Court

Choose the correct definition of ratify.

• to give formal approval to something so it can become legal or valid

• petition

• guarantee

• framework

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry.

A written request for a change in law or policy that is signed by a large number of citizens to show their support for the change.

• encourage

• petition

• prohibit

• ratify

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry.

To formally forbid a person or group from doing something.

• Limit

• petition

• prohibit

• ratify

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry.

to restrict the size or amount of something.

• Limit

• petition

• prohibit

• ratify

Choose the correct definition of due process.

• a legal process established to make sure people are not able to become citizens

• a legal process established to make sure people are not punished without first being proven guilty in a fair trial

• a legal process established to make sure people do not abuse their rights

• a legal process established to make sure people have property

Choose the correct definition of press.

• people who write letters to government officials

• religious groups, such as Christians, Jews, or Muslims

• media, such as newspapers, television, and radio

• groups who protest