Socal Studies - Goverment

Question 0

A government based on the will of the people

Answer 0

Popular Sovereignty

Question 1

Citizens must answer to two governments at the same time.

Answer 1

Federalism

Question 2

First 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution.

Answer 2

Bill of Rights

Question 3

For the president or governor to refused to approve a bill

Answer 3

Veto

Question 4

A legal document that outlines the basic principles of the United States government

Answer 4

Constitution

Question 5

A formal change made to a law that must be approved by the legislator

Answer 5

Amend

Question 6

Two houses in Congress/ General Assembly

Answer 6

Bicameral

Question 7

The people of the legislature district represent by Senators and members of the House of Representatives.

Answer 7

Constituents

Question 8

The state legislatures are in session for ________per year

Answer 8

40 days

Question 9

Groups of people in their behaviors that have develop over the years to serve particular humans needs.

Answer 9

Social institution

Question 10

A social institution set up to promote and protect society through formal rules and services.

Answer 10

Government

Question 11

An area of legal control or authority.

Answer 11

Jurisdiction

Question 12

Government of, by and for the people

Answer 12

Democracy

Question 13

A member of a political system in which the people have a voice

Answer 13

Citizen

Question 14

The rights and responsibilities associated with being a citizen

Answer 14

Citizenship

Question 15

Legal process through which a person who is not a citizen of the county can become one

Answer 15

Naturalization

Question 16

Any number greater then one-half of the total

Answer 16

Majority

Question 17

In a elections with three or more candidates, winning more votes then any other candidate but less then a majority

Answer 17

Plurality