Unit 4- A New Nation Vocabulary

In the US political system, what term describes the practice of two major political parties dominating the government?

• Charter

• Diplomat

• Neutrality

• Two-Party System

What term refers to a tax imposed on imported goods?

• XYZ Affair

• Neutrality

• Tariff

• Precedent

Who is a person appointed to represent a country in negotiations with other countries?

• XYZ Affair

• Democracy

• Cabinet

• Diplomat

What system of government gives power to the citizen to make decisions directly or through elected representatives?

• Democracy

• XYZ Affair

• Administration

• Oligarchy

What term refers to the state of not taking sides or being impartial in a conflict?

• National Bank

• Neutrality

• Precedent

• Constituent

Which acts aimed to limit the political resistance to the Federalist Party and the federal government?

• XYZ Affair

• Bill of Rights

• Treaty of Paris

• Alien and Sedition Acts

What institution was created to serve as a central storehouse for federal funds and as the government’s fiscal agent?

• Charter

• National Bank

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Administration

What is the purpose of a charter contract?

• To regulate trade between countries

• To declare war on another nation

• To elect government officials

• To establish rules for a new organization

What is the role of the Cabinet in the government?

• They create laws

• They advise the President

• They lead the military

• They oversee the judicial branch

What is the primary responsibility of a politician towards their constituents?

• To represent and serve the best interests of the community

• To always act against the wishes of the people

• To prioritize personal interests over community needs

• To make decisions without considering their opinions