Civics Vocabulary

1. Articles of Confederation

• The Articles of Confederation was a treaty between the United States and Great Britain.
• The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States.
• The Articles of Confederation was a military alliance between the states.
• The Articles of Confederation was the second constitution of the United States.

Federalism

• Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
• Federalism is a system of government where power is divided equally among all citizens.
• Federalism is a system of government where power is held by a group of appointed officials.
• Federalism is a system of government where power is concentrated in a single authority.

Checks and Balance

• Checks and Balances is a system in which each branch of government has some measure of influence over the other branches and may choose to block procedures of the other branches. This system helps prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
• Checks and Balances is a system where the branches of government do not interact with each other
• Checks and Imbalances is a system where one branch of government has complete control over the others
• Checks and Balances is a system where the executive branch has no power over the legislative branch

1. Executive Order

• An Executive Order is an official document signed by the President of the United States.
• A resolution passed by the House of Representatives
• A proclamation by the Supreme Court
• A decree issued by the Senate

1. Executive Branch

• president, vice president, cabinet

• judges

• senate

• House of representatives

1. Judicial Branch

• Military Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Supreme court and federal courts

1. Legislative Branch

• Constitutional Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Senate, House of representatives

1. House of Representatives

• based on a states population

• senate

• judges

• .president

1. Senate

• 2 from each state

• Mayor
• President
• House

1. Bill of Rights

• Constitutional Convention
• refers to the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

• Declaration of Independence
• Emancipation Proclamation