5/7/24 Bellringer - Chapter 7 Lesson 1 Vocabulary

What does the term 'bicameral' mean in relation to a government system?

• Led by a single ruler
• Having two separate legislative chambers or houses
• Governed by religious leaders
• Elected by the citizens

Which term describes a form of government in which the people select representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

• Democracy
• Autocracy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy

In the context of the Constitution, what does the term 'petition' refer to?

• The process of amending laws
• A formal request for governmental action
• The right to a fair trial
• The power of the President

What is an 'ordinance' in the context of local government?

• A ceremonial event in the community
• A temporary suspension of a law
• A local law or regulation
• A declaration of war

If the value of a nation's currency decreases over time relative to other currencies, it is said to:

• Improve
• Stabilize
• Depreciate
• Appreciate

What is the term for the opposite of 'depreciate' in relation to currency value?

• Decrease
• Appreciate
• Inflation
• Devalue

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws in the United States?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Monarchial

What is the highest law in the United States?

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence
• Magna Carta
• Constitution

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is known as:

• Judicial review
• Executive order
• Legislative oversight
• Constitutional amendment

How can the Constitution be formally changed?

• By a unanimous vote of the Supreme Court
• Through a special election
• By the President's decree
• By an amendment process outlined in the document itself