EOC Vocabulary Terms

What is an absentee ballot?

• A vote cast by someone who is unable to attend the polls

• A vote cast by someone who is present at the polls

• A vote cast by mail only

• A vote cast by a proxy

Which form of government has no limits on the monarch's power?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

What is an act in legislative terms?

• A proposal for a new law

• Legislation passed by Congress and signed into law

• A suggestion for a policy change

• A vetoed bill

Who is considered an alien in a country?

• A citizen of the country

• A non-citizen or non-national

• A government official

• A diplomat

What is an alliance?

• A conflict between nations

• A union between nations for assistance and protection

• A trade agreement

• A cultural exchange program

What role does an ambassador play?

• A military leader

• A diplomat representing a country abroad

• A local government official

• A trade negotiator

What is an amendment?

• A new law

• A modification to a constitution

• A repeal of a law

• A government policy

What does anarchy refer to?

• A structured government

• The absence of government

• A monarchy

• A democratic system

Which ancient civilization influenced America's constitutional republic with civic participation and voting rights?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient China

• Ancient India

What are the Anti-Federalist Papers?

• Essays supporting the U.S. Constitution

• Essays opposing the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• A collection of laws

• A series of government reports