4.4.1: Vocabulary Practice

Amendments are:

• Changes or additions to a legal or statutory document

• A type of government policy

• A form of currency

• A historical event

What does commitment mean?

• A promise or firm decision to do something

• A casual interest in an activity

• An obligation to avoid responsibilities

• A temporary agreement

A compromise is:

• A complete agreement without any concessions

• A settlement of differences by mutual concessions

• A decision made by one party only

• An agreement to disagree

Democracy is best defined as:

• A system where the government is controlled by a single party.

• A system where the people have the power to decide on legislation.

• A system where the military holds the power.

• A system where the monarch has absolute power.

What does eventually mean?

• Immediately

• After a long time

• Never

• Instantly

Legislation is:

• a process of making or enacting laws

• a type of government

• a judicial decision

• an economic policy

What does privilege mean?

• A special right or advantage

• A type of punishment

• A common responsibility

• A form of entertainment

What is a version?

• A specific form or variant of something

• A type of software

• A type of hardware

• A type of document