Chapter 2 Sections 1-4

Question 1

Group of civilians declared by law to be called to military service and trained as soldiers to fight in emergencies

Answer 1

Militia

Question 2

One paid directly to the government rather than being included in the price of goods; a tax collected directly from the person on whom the tax burden is expected to fall

Answer 2

Direct tax

Question 3

Refusal to buy goods or have dealings with a country or other entity, usually to express disapproval or force acceptance of certain conditions

Answer 3

Boycott

Question 4

A group of armed men who were ready to fight the English at a moment’s notice

Answer 4

Minutemen

Question 5

Attempt to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance

Answer 5

Treason

Question 6

Information, not always true, designed to help or harm a cause

Answer 6

Propaganda

Question 7

A government in which the power is held by the people, who then elect representatives to act for them

Answer 7

Republic

Question 8

American colonists who favored separation before and during the Revolutionary War

Answer 8

Patriot

Question 9

American colonist who supported the British government; one who is or remains loyal to a political cause, part of government

Answer 9

Loyalist

Question 10

Agreement among individuals forming an organized society that defines and limits he rights and duties of each

Answer 10

Social contract

Question 11

Paid soldier hired for service in the army of a foreign country; one that serves merely for wages

Answer 11

Mercenary

Question 12

Political system based on two legislative chambers

Answer 12

Bicameral

Question 13

Action by which an executive rejects a bill submitted by a legislature; to refuse to approve

Answer 13

Veto

Question 14

Non-binding political alliance of independent countries, states, or groups

Answer 14

Confederation

Question 15

Legislature consisting of a single chamber

Answer 15

Unicameral

Question 16

Land belonging to the national government and therefore to the people

Answer 16

Public land

Question 17

A person who buys bonds, stocks, or land to sell at a profit when the price later goes up

Answer 17

Speculator

Question 18

Economic condition marked by an extended and severe decline in productions and sales, and a severe increase in unemployment

Answer 18

Depression

Question 19

To officially approve a proposal

Answer 19

Ratification

Question 20

System of government in which power is distributed between national and state governments

Answer 20

Federalism

Question 21

Alteration to the Constitution

Answer 21

Amendment

Question 22

Policy of noninterference by a governing nation in order to produce a beneficial effect

Answer 22

Salutary neglect