VOCAB 2 Flashcards
Congress
A legislative branch of the U.S, Government
Cold War
A competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over government philosophy
Blockade
The shutting off of a port
Colonialism
The practice under which one country controls another land or territory
Compromise
A situation where each parties give up certain demands to reach an agreement
Cabinet
A group of officials who give advice to the president
Constitution
A set of written laws for the government
Black Codes
Laws passed to limit the rights of African Americans in the south after the civil war
Communism
A system of government where everything belongs to the people, no private ownership
Boycott
To refuse to buy a product until certain demands are met
Civil Disobedience
Non violent protest
Checks and Balances
Where one branch of government oversees another branch.
Concurrent Powers
Power Shared between the federal and state governments.
Civil Service
Where people have to take a test in order to get a certain job.
