Understanding Politics Vocabulary Quiz

What is a constitution?

• A set of laws that apply to one person

• A collection of stories about a country's history

• The system of fundamental principles by which a nation is governed

• An agreement between two countries

What does diplomacy involve?

• Managing international relations through negotiation

• Fighting wars to protect national borders

• Writing laws for the country

• Organizing protests against leaders

What is legislation?

• A set of unwritten rules followed by a community

• A proposal for a law

• Laws or legal rules created by a governing body

• An opinion shared by political leaders

What is a referendum?

• A public vote on a specific political issue

• An election to choose a new leader

• A meeting of government officials

• A law passed by the parliament

What does sovereignty mean?

• The ability to enforce laws across a country

• The authority of a state to govern itself independently

• A system where power is shared between states

• A government run by a single leader

What is impeachment?

• A trial to punish a criminal

• The process of accusing a public official of wrongdoing

• A vote to remove a leader from power

• A legal document enforcing laws

Who is the electorate?

• The people entitled to vote in an election

• The candidates running for office

• The officials who count votes

• The leaders of a political party

What does a lobbyist do?

• Votes in all elections

• Influences decisions made by lawmakers on behalf of a group

• Creates laws for a country

• Leads protests against government policies

What is a veto?

• The power to reject a decision or proposal

• The ability to make a new law

• A formal agreement between nations

• A process to create new policies

What does it mean to ratify an agreement?

• To reject it during a vote

• To formally approve or confirm it

• To discuss it in public

• To cancel it completely