Constitution Vocabulary

What does the term "Federal" relate to?

• Local government

• State government

• National government

• City government

What is a "Bill" in the context of government?

• A final law

• A plan for a new law

• A government building

• A type of tax

What is "Democracy"?

• Rule by a king

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a dictator

• Rule by a council

What is "Representative Democracy"?

• Citizens vote directly on laws

• Citizens vote for representatives to make decisions

• A single leader makes all decisions

• Laws are made by a council of elders

What is an "Amendment"?

• A new law

• A temporary rule

• An official change to a law or document

• A type of government

What is the role of the Cabinet in the government?

• A group of advisors chosen by the president to help run the country

• A system to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful

• A party's list of plans and positions on key issues

• An organized group of voters with similar views

What is a Political Party?

• A group of advisors chosen by the president

• An organized group of voters that share similar views on government function

• A system to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful

• A person chosen to run in an election

What does the system of Checks and Balances do?

• Helps the president run the country

• Prevents any branch from becoming too powerful by giving each branch the ability to limit the actions of others

• Chooses candidates for elections

• Lists a party's plans and positions on key issues

What does it mean to Nominate someone?

• To create a list of plans and positions

• To choose as a candidate for a position/election

• To organize a group of voters

• To prevent any branch from becoming too powerful

Who is a Nominee?

• A person chosen to run in an election

• A group of advisors chosen by the president

• A system to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful

• A party's list of plans and positions on key issues