Vocab Practice 4.1

What is the definition of government?

• To officially approve a document or law.

• the system of rules and leaders that help run a country, state, or community

• the part of government that makes laws, also known as Congress

• a protest by farmers in Massachusetts who were angry about high taxes and unfair debt laws after the American Revolution

What does the Articles of Confederation refer to?

• a protest by farmers in Massachusetts who were angry about high taxes and unfair debt laws after the American Revolution

• the first plan for the U.S. government, which made the states more powerful than the national government

• To officially approve a document or law.

• the part of government that makes laws, also known as Congress

• the system of rules and leaders that help run a country, state, or community

How did the Articles of Confederation lead to Shays' Rebellion?

• The Articles of Confederation strengthened the government, preventing any rebellions.
• Shays' Rebellion was caused by foreign invasions, not issues. within the United Staes

• The Articles of Confederation created an unstable economy and a weak government that could not address the needs of struggling farmers.

• The Articles of Confederation provided lots of support to farmers, helping them be successful.

Which word is a synonym of ratify?

• disapprove
• truth

• obey

• approve

What is the legislative branch?

• The legislative branch manages foreign relations.
• The legislative branch interprets laws.
• The legislative branch enforces laws.
• The legislative branch creates laws.

What is the executive branch?

• The executive branch is responsible for creating laws.
• The executive branch interprets the laws of the land.
• The executive branch is the part of government that enforcing laws.

• The executive branch is a legislative body that makes policies.

What is the judicial branch?

• The judicial branch is responsible for creating laws.
• The judicial branch manages the economy.

• The judicial branch interprets laws.

• The judicial branch oversees the military and national defense.

What is a synonym of ordinance?

• governor

• law

• idea

• militia