Chapter 10 Social Studies Vocabulary

What is the definition of arsenal?

• A type of clothing worn by soldiers.
• A group of professional soccer players.
• A weapons storehouse

• A storage facility for food and supplies.

What is the definition of federal system?

• A federal system is a type of government where power is concentrated in a central authority.
• A federal system is a type of government where power is divided equally among all citizens.
• A federal system is a type of government where power is held by a single individual.
• national and state governments share power

What is the definition of republic?

• the people choose representatives to run the government

• A republic is a system of government where the country is divided into separate states.
• A republic is a form of government where the country is ruled by a single individual.
• A republic is a type of monarchy where the ruler inherits their position.

What is the definition of compromise?

• each side would give up some of what it wanted

• A process of negotiation where one party dominates and imposes their terms on the other party.
• A situation where both parties refuse to make any concessions.
• A decision made by one party without considering the other party's opinion.

What is the definition of bill?

• idea for a new law

• A bill is a type of hat.
• A bill is a type of bird.
• A bill is a legal document used in court.

What is the definition of separation of powers?

• The separation of powers is the sharing of governmental responsibilities between two branches.
• The separation of powers is the concentration of governmental responsibilities into a single branch.
• The separation of powers is the elimination of governmental responsibilities.
• keep any one branch from controlling the government

What is the definition of legislative branch?

• The legislative branch is responsible for interpreting laws.
• The legislative branch is responsible for enforcing laws.
• The legislative branch is responsible for making laws.
• The legislative branch is responsible for executing laws.

What is the definition of executive branch?

• The executive branch is responsible for interpreting laws and making legal decisions.
• The executive branch is responsible for making laws and creating policies.
• The executive branch is responsible for overseeing the judicial branch and ensuring its independence.
• The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws and carrying out the day-to-day operations of the government.

What is the definition of electoral college?

• A group of electors who are chosen to elect the Supreme Court justices.
• A group of electors who are chosen to elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
• A group of electors who are chosen to elect the state governors.
• A group of electors who are chosen to elect the members of Congress.

What is the definition of veto?

• The power to delay or postpone a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
• The power to reject bills passed by Congress

• The power to amend or modify a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
• The power to approve or support a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.