Chapter 10 Vocabulary Review

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined: to spread out power or control rather than focus it in one person or governing body.

• consolidate

• unspecialize

• decentralize

• organize

Choose the correct definition of "ratify".

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

• to refuse to allow something to become legal and valid

• to suggest a change to something

• to encourage a protest about something

central government is the government that deals with ​ (a)   matters

• national
• local
• city
• state

Choose the correct definition of radical.

• advocating against political or social change, especially by insisting that something remain the same

• advocating for a child or someone who cannot fight for themselves

• advocating against a defendant in a court trial

• advocating for extreme political or social change, especially by challenging the foundations of a particular system

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined. "the government responsible for matters affecting the people in a state that are not handled by the federal government"

• state government

• state Supreme Court

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

Choose the correct definition of surveyor.

• a person whose job is to determine the size, shape, and boundaries of land

• a person whose job is to make copies of maps

• a person whose job is to determine the size of an army

• a person whose job is to make an alliance with another group

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined: having one house or chamber.

• unitary system

• bicameral

• unicameral

• bipartisan

Choose the correct definition of checks and balances.

• a system in government that gives each branch the power to check, or limit, the power of the other branches

• a system in government that divides up power among different levels

• a system in government that divides up power among different branches

• a system of government that gives the executive branch the power to decide disagreements between the other branches

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined. "a loose alliance of countries, states, and other political units in which each unit maintains most or all power over itself"

• treaty

• confederation

• federal system

• Congress

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry. Vocabulary Term: suffrage, Definition: the right ________

(a)  

• the right to vote
• educational opportunities
• free speech
• own property