Unit 4 Vocabulary: Articles of Confederation and Constitution

What does 'ratify' mean?

What is the definition of 'separation of powers'?

• The division of powers and duties of government among separate branches.

• The process of amending the constitution.

• The right of citizens to vote in elections.

• The establishment of a single branch of government.

What does 'ordinance' mean?

• A law

• A building

• A celebration

• A tool

What is 'Due process'?

• A citizen’s right to fair treatment through the judicial system

• A government’s right to make laws without restrictions

• A judge’s ability to change laws

• A police officer’s right to arrest anyone

What does 'delegate' mean?

• A representative

• A building

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

What is the definition of 'amendment'?

• A change or improvement

• A type of government

• A legal punishment

• A historical event

What is the definition of 'Constitution'?

• A written plan for government that describes the principles and organization of a nation

• A collection of poems and stories from a country

• A list of laws for a specific city

• A document describing the history of a nation

What is the 'legislative branch'?

• The branch of government that makes laws; the U.S. Congress

• The branch of government that enforces laws; the President

• The branch of government that interprets laws; the Supreme Court

• The branch of government that manages foreign policy

What is the 'Bill of Rights'?

• Amendments to the U.S. constitution that protect citizens’ basic rights

• A list of laws passed by the first Congress

• A declaration of independence from Britain

• A treaty with Native American tribes

What does 'inflation' mean?