Definitions

Question 1

Constitution

Answer 1

A set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government

Question 2

Suffrage

Answer 2

The right to vote. Allowed any white man who paid taxes to vote. In every state, however, only land owners could hold public office

Question 3

Ratification

Answer 3

Official approval, usually by vote

Question 4

Tariffs

Answer 4

Taxes on imported goods used to protect domestic industries and generate revenue for the government

Question 5

Inflation

Answer 5

When there are increased prices for goods and services combined w/ the reduced value of money

Question 6

Depression

Answer 6

A period of low economic activity combined w/ a rise in unemployment

Question 7

Bicameral

Answer 7

A legislature with TWO HOUSES or chambers (eg., Congress w/ Senate & House of Representatives)

Question 8

Unicameral

Answer 8

A legislature with ONE HOUSE or chamber (eg., Nebraska’s state legislature)

Question 9

Antifederalists

Answer 9

People who opposed the Constitution. Thought the Constitutional Convention shouldn’t have created a new gov.

Question 10

Federalists

Answer 10

Supporters of the Constitution

Question 11

Sovereignty

Answer 11

Supreme power or authority

Question 12

Proportional Representation

Answer 12

The number of representations is based upon the population