Chapter 9 Vocabulary

What is the Harlem Renaissance?

• a cultural movement of African American artists and writers from about 1918 to 1937 with the Harlem district in New York City as the symbolic capital

• a cultural movement for Irish Americans

• place where cars were made

• place where cultural flourished

Folklore is a collection of what?

• Traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community

• Scientific theories and laws

• Modern technological advancements

• Historical documents and records

A direct primary is a type of election in which voters.....

• A type of election where party leaders select candidates

• A type of election where voters directly select candidates

• A type of election where candidates are selected by a lottery

• A type of election where candidates are selected by a committee

Legislation is:

• the exercise of the power and function of making rules or laws

• a type of government

• a political party

• a judicial decision

An initiative is:

• a plan or strategy intended to resolve a problem or improve a situation

• the right of citizens to present legislation for approval by the legislature

• a type of food

• a historical event

A _______________________________ is the removal of an elected official from a government office through petitioning and voting.

• Recall

• Return

• Refund

• Replacement

A lobby is:

• a large public area in a hotel or theater

• to conduct activities with the purpose of the influencing public officials, particularly members of a legislative body

• a musical instrument

• a type of dance

What is an alderman?

• an elected member of a city legislative body

• Parliament

• Senate

• Supreme Court

A braggart is:

• a type of bird

• a boastful person

• a musical instrument

• a type of dance

A heeler is a type of:

• dog breed

• shoe

• a henchman, or follower

• dance move