Ch. 13 Government for All of Us Flashcards
1
Q
a system of government where citizens elect their own leaders
A
republic
2
Q
a strong national government where powers are also held by states
A
federal
3
Q
a form of government where a person (representative) is elected to vote on behalf of other people
A
representative democracy
4
Q
a person who has been elected for vote for other people
A
representative
5
Q
to choose someone to run as a candidate in an election
A
nominate
6
Q
a person who seeks an office
A
candidate
7
Q
a person elected to make laws
A
legislator
8
Q
citizens who decide a case in a courtroom
A
jury
9
Q
a written idea for a law
A
bill
10
Q
a number greater than half
A
majority
11
Q
to reject a government bill; to say “no”
A
veto
12
Q
near home
A
local
13
Q
a city rule or law
A
ordinance
