Unit 2 Cluster 3 Vocabulary

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What is a constitution?

Back

A set of written rules that states how a government works and what powers it has.

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What is a convention?

Back

A meeting for a particular purpose.

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What was Shay’s Rebellion?

Back

A protest, first with words and then with weapons, led by poor farmers upset about unfair laws and taxes

Front

What does anonymous mean?

Back

Not identified by name

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What are checks and balances?

Back

A way to make sure no part of government has too much power

Front

What is meant by the consent of the people?

Back

The idea that people must approve of the government for it to have power

Front

What is the Executive Branch?

Back

A branch of government that carries out laws

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What is the Legislative Branch?

Back

A branch of government that makes laws.

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What does the term "consent of the people" involve?

Back

Voting and electing representatives

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What is the purpose of checks and balances?

Back

To ensure no part of government has too much power