10/2 Explicit Vocabulary Review

Which word describes an agreement reached by each side making concessions?

• Ratification

• Federalism

• Compromise

• Constitution

What term refers to the fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed?

• Amendment

• Constitution

• Federalism

• Compromise

What is a constitution?

• A type of government

• A paper with important government rules

• A historical event

• A political leader

What does the term "ratification" mean?

• Rejection of a proposal

• Approval of a document or policy

• Creation of a new law

• Discussion of a treaty

What are natural rights?

• Rights given by the government

• Basic rights that everyone has

• Rights that can be taken away

• Rights specific to certain groups

What is the main concept of federalism?

• Sharing power between a big government and smaller governments

• A single government controlling all regions

• Local governments having all the power

• No government involvement

Which term refers to the fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed?

• Ratification

• Amendment

• Constitution

• Federalism

States working together for a common goal?

• compromise

• Constitution

• confederation

• ratification

When people decide to agree by giving in?

• compromise

• Constitution

• amendment

• natural rights

Which term refers to changes or additions to the U.S. Constitution?

• revision

• modification

• alteration

• amendment