Summer Assignment

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

A group of members bound together by a covenant

Question 2

Ideology

Answer 2

A system of ideas and ideals that form the basis of economic or political theory and policy

Question 3

Suffrage

Answer 3

The right to vote

Question 4

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 4

The belief that the government is run by it’s people

Question 5

Bill

Answer 5

A proposed law under consideration by legislature

Question 6

Veto

Answer 6

The rejection of a bill after it has attained the majority of the vote by congress

Question 7

Legislative

Answer 7

Branch of government responsible for making laws

Question 8

Judicial

Answer 8

The branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws

Question 9

Executive

Answer 9

The branch of government responsible for enforcing the laws

Question 10

Gerrymandering

Answer 10

To manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one part or class

Question 11

Incumbent

Answer 11

an official currently holding office

Question 12

Committees

Answer 12

a type of small deliberate assembly that is usually intended to remain subordinate to another

Question 13

Cabinet

Answer 13

composed of the most senior appointed officials who’s task is to advise the president

Question 14

Electoral College

Answer 14

Institution that elects the president and vice president every 4 years

Question 15

Democracy

Answer 15

Form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally–directly or indirectly through elected representatives–in the proposed, development, and creation of laws.