Module 6 Lesson 3 & 4 Vocab. Social Studies &7th gr.

Question 1

The idea that the greatest number of people in a society can make policies for everyone.

Answer 1

Majority Rule

Question 2

A request made of the government

Answer 2

Petition

Question 3

An order authorities must get before they search someone’s property

Answer 3

search warrant

Question 4

A rule that the law must be fairly applied

Answer 4

Due Process

Question 5

Formally accuse

Answer 5

Indict

Question 6

A rule that says a person cannot be tried for the same crime more than once

Answer 6

Double Jeopardy

Question 7

The power of the government to take personal property to benefit the public

Answer 7

Eminent Domain

Question 8

Foreign-born people who: A live in the United States, B whose parents are not citizens, and C who complete the requirements for U.S. citizenship

Answer 8

Naturalized Citizens

Question 9

Return to an immigrant’s country of origin

Answer 9

Deport

Question 10

Required military service

Answer 10

Draft

Question 11

Groups that collect money for candidate who support certain issues

Answer 11

Political Action Committees

Question 12

Groups of people who share a common interest that motivates them to take political action

Answer 12

Interest Groups