See How They Run—Selection Vocabulary

What does the word version mean?

• A) changing something to fit a new situation

• B) doing the same thing over again

• C) staying the same forever

• D) moving to a new place

Which word means the OPPOSITE of privilege?

• benefit

• condition

• punishment

• rule

Which word means almost the SAME as compromise?

• agree

• fight

• struggle

• wander

What does the word amendments mean?

• new ideas

• different paths

• formal changes

• ways to compromise

Which word means almost the SAME as commitment?

• agreement

• comment

• dedication

• requirement

What is democracy?

• a type of country

• the rules of a nation

• a system of government

• the way people make decisions

Which of the following words is defined above?

• amendments

• compromise

• democracy

• legislation

What does the word eventually mean?

• soon

• in the end

• immediately

• in the beginning

According to the selection, all of the following governments contributed ideas to the American system EXCEPT:

• Ancient Rome.

• Ancient Egypt.

• Ancient Greece.

• thirteenth century Britain.

What are the three branches of government established by the Founding Fathers?

• executive, judicial, legislative

• judicial, legislative, presidential

• constitutional, executive, judicial

• constitutional, judicial, legislative