Section 2: History and Government Flashcards
1
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Republic
A
A government in which people elect their own officials, including their head of state.
2
Q
Underground Railroad
A
An informal network of safe houses, helped thousands of escaping.
3
Q
Dry farming
A
Cultivating the land so that it caught and held rainwater.
4
Q
Constitution
A
To create a strong national government while preserving the rights of individual states and citizens.
5
Q
Amendment
A
Changes in the constitution.
6
Q
Bill of Rights
A
The first 10 amendments.
7
Q
Cabinet
A
a group of special advisers.
8
Q
Dominion
A
A partially self-governing country.
9
Q
Parliament
A
Is made up of the Senate and the House of Commons.
