Unit 2 Vocabulary (Civics)

What is an 'act' in the context of legislation?

• A decision

• A law

• A meeting

• A protest

The system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful is called ____.

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Democracy

• Monarchy

A 'confederation' is best described as:

• A strong central government

• An alliance of states

• A single-party system

• A monarchy

The idea that government derives its authority from the people is known as ____.

• Divine right

• Consent of the governed

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

Which of the following is a founding principle of the United States?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Founding principle

• Democracy

A 'democratic principle' emphasizes: A) Rule by one B) Rule by the people C) Rule by the wealthy D) Rule by the military.

• Rule by one

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the wealthy

• Rule by the military

'Grievances' refer to:

• Complaints

• Laws

• Celebrations

• Agreements

A 'limited government' is one where: A) The government has total control B) The government's powers are restricted C) There is no government D) The government is elected for life.

• The government has total control

• The government's powers are restricted

• There is no government

• The government is elected for life.

'Self-government' means: A) Government by a foreign power B) Government by the people C) Government by a king D) Government by a dictator.

• Government by a foreign power

• Government by the people

• Government by a king

• Government by a dictator

The 'separation of powers' is designed to: A) Combine all powers B) Separate church and state C) Divide government powers among branches D) Eliminate government.

• Combine all powers

• Separate church and state

• Divide government powers among branches

• Eliminate government