American Govt. Vocab 1

Question 1

Limited government

Answer 1

Govt only has the powers listed in the constitution; each individual has rights the govt can’t take away

Question 2

Representative government

Answer 2

The people elect officials to represent them in govt, make laws, etc.

Question 3

Due process

Answer 3

requires laws to be applied fairly; no state can deny basic rights to citizens

Question 4

Bicameral

Answer 4

2 house legislature

Question 5

Unicameral

Answer 5

1 house legislature

Question 6

Confederation

Answer 6

System of govt where the central govt has limited powers and most power is held by the states

Question 7

Declaration of Independence

Answer 7

(July 4, 1776; Thomas Jefferson) Document declaring independence from Great Britain; founded the U.S.

Question 8

Popular sovereignty

Answer 8

The idea that people are the source of govt’s authority

Question 9

Articles of Confederation

Answer 9

First plan of govt for the U.S.

Question 10

Ratification

Answer 10

Final approval of a document or Amendment