Vocabulary Flashcards

What is the meaning of the word 'Impel'?

• to urge or force someone to an action

• to completely do away with something

• an act permitting something to be done or of recognizing some authority

What does the word 'Abolish' mean?

• to urge or force someone to an action

• to completely do away with something

• an act permitting something to be done or of recognizing some authority

What is the definition of 'Consent'?

• to urge or force someone to an action

• to completely do away with something

• an act permitting something to be done or of recognizing some authority

Fill in the blank: _______ is the possession of control, authority, or influence over others by making decisions, giving directives (orders), and demanding compliance.

• Power

• Wealth

• Knowledge

• Freedom

Fill in the blank: To furnish or equip as with some talent, faculty, or quality is to _______.

• Endow

• Deprive

• Neglect

• Ignore

Fill in the blank: _______ is a system of government where the national/federal government & the individual state governments share power.

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Unitary

• Confederation

Fill in the blank: To approve or make official is to _______.

• Ratify

• Reject

• Veto

• Dismiss

Fill in the blank: _______ is a form of government having a chief of state who inherits the position, rules for life, and holds powers varying from very limited to total.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Fill in the blank: _______ is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

Fill in the blank: _______ is a government based on the consent of the people & influenced by what they want.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship