Ch. 7 Vocab

What is a gathering of people meeting for a common purpose called?

• Debate

• Convention

• Compromise

• Constitution

What is the system in government that gives each branch the power to check or limit the power of the other branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Democracy

• Checks and Balances

• Shared Power

Who is a person chosen by a group to represent them at a meeting?

• Delegate

• Representative

• Framer

• Executive

What is a settlement of a conflict or disagreement by each side giving up something in order to get something?

• Debate

• Compromise

• Constitution

• Rights

What is a form of government in which the people rule, either directly or through elected representatives?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Representative

What is a written plan for government called?

• Constitution

• Convention

• Debate

• Compromise

What is a discussion involving people or groups with opposing points of view?

• Debate

• Compromise

• Convention

• Rights

What are freedoms that are protected by law called?

• Rights

• Powers

• Laws

• Duties

Who is a person who shapes or creates a plan or system?

• Delegate

• Framer

• Representative

• Executive