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| _______ is the power to make law and frame public policies | legislative power |
| A _______ is the body of fundamental laws setting out the principles, structures, and processes of government | constitution |
| The power to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and settle disputes within a society is known as _______. | judicial power |
| The structure of a _________ requires that the people elect officials to represent them. | representative democracy |
| Independent states that agree to form a _________ are only joined together for a common purpose | confederation |
| When people elect representatives to make decisions for them, this is called a _______ | republic |
| _________ is the formal approval of the Constitution. | ratification |
| A two house legislature is called ________. | bicameral |
| The Declaration of Independence is based on the writings of _________ | John Locke |
| Which of the following is NOT a natural right stated in the Declaration of Independence? | property |
| What is the English document upon many of America's basic principles are founded? | Magna Carta |
| What type of government does America have? | democracy, federal government, republic |
| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence | Thomas Jefferson |
| Which of the following is a public policy? | the president and congress decide to send aid to Georgia to fight the Russians |
| Which of the following is NOT a purpose of American government? | promise property |
| The 2nd Continental Congress set up | The Articles Of Confederation |
| Which of the following is among the purposes of government outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution? | insuring order and domestic tranquility, defending the nation against foreign enemies, and promoting the general welfare of the citizens |
| According to John Locke, how did men create and join government? | voluntarily |
| A ______ is when the power of government is divided between a national government and many state governments | federal government |
| What type of economy does America have in order for a democracy to survive? | capitalist |
