Social Studies

Question 1

A document that sets out the laws, principles, organization and processes of the government.

Answer 1

Constitution

Question 2

A list of key individual rights and freedom.

Answer 2

bill of rights

Question 3

The first American constitution passed in 1777 which created a loose alliance of thirteen independent states.

Answer 3

Articles of Confederation

Question 4

To give up

Answer 4

Cede

Question 5

money

Answer 5

Currency

Question 6

A 1787 law that set up a government for the Northwest territory.

Answer 6

Northwest Ordinance

Question 7

A 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes.

Answer 7

Shays Rebellion

Question 8

The gathering of state representatives on May 25th 1777 to revise the articles of confederation.

Answer 8

constitutional convention

Question 9

The plan of the constitution of convention that called for a strong national government with three branches and two-chamber legislature.

Answer 9

Virginia Plan

Question 10

The plan at the constitutional convention, favored by smaller states, that called for three branches of government with a single-chamber legislature.

Answer 10

New Jersey Plan

Question 11

A settlement or peaceful solution in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement or peaceful solution.

Answer 11

Compromise

Question 12

A plan at the Constitutional Convention that settled the differences between large and small states.

Answer 12

Great Compromise

Question 13

An agreement at the Constitutional Convention that three-fifths of the enslaved residents in any state be counted in its population.

Answer 13

Three Fifths Compromise

Question 14

A system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them.

Answer 14

Republic

Question 15

A government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority.

Answer 15

Dictatorship

Question 16

A british document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws, and citizens have basic rights.

Answer 16

Magna Carta

Question 17

A 1689 document that guaranteed the rights of English citizens.

Answer 17

English Bill of Rights

Question 18

A principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches

Answer 18

Separation of Powers

Question 19

To approve

Answer 19

Ratify

Question 20

A supporter of a strong federal government; a member of the party led by Alexander Hamilton that favored a strong federal government.

Answer 20

Federalist

Question 21

An opponent of a strong federal government

Answer 21

Antifederalist

Question 22

A series of essays by Federalist James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in support of ratifying the Constitution.

Answer 22

Federalist Papers

Question 23

To change.

Answer 23

Amend

Question 24

Government by consent of the governed

Answer 24

Popular Sovereignty

Question 25

A proposed law.

Answer 25

Bill

Question 26

To reject; as when the President rejects a law passed by Congress

Answer 26

Veto

Question 27

To overrule, as when a Congress overrules a presidential veto.

Answer 27

Override

Question 28

To bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official.

Answer 28

Impeach

Question 29

The first ten amendments to the united states constitution

Answer 29

Bill of Rights

Question 30

Related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals.

Answer 30

Civil

Question 31

The power of citizens to call for votes to change state constitutions.

Answer 31

Constitutional Initiative

Question 32

A system of transit lines, highways, bridges, and tunnels.

Answer 32

Infrastructure

Question 33

A government on the country, parish, city, town, village, or district level.

Answer 33

Local government

Question 34

A person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections.

Answer 34

Citizen

Question 35

To grant citizenship to a person who has met official requirements for becoming a citizen.

Answer 35

naturalize

Question 36

A person who enters another country in order to settle there.

Answer 36

Immigrant

Question 37

A person living in a country where he or she is not a citizen.

Answer 37

Resident Alien

Question 38

The willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice.

Answer 38

Civic virtue

Question 39

A feeling of love and devotion to one’s country.

Answer 39

Patriotism

Question 40

The responsibility of every citizen to serve on jury when called.

Answer 40

Jury duty