DEFINE
WORD
CHALLENGING
100

Define the word REFORM.

positive change

100

What word means "the people vote on a bill or proposed law?"  

REFERENDUM

100

In what year is the next presidential election?

2020

200

Define the word LEGISLATOR.

state lawmaker

200

What word means "state officials who make laws?"

LEGISLATORS

200

What are the two major US political parties?

DEMOCRATS & REPUBLICANS

300

Define POWER

influence or ability to get work done with the help of others

300

What is an election in which voters decide whether to pull someone from office?

RECALL

300

What political party has about twenty candidates running for president right now?

DEMOCRATIC

400

Define the word PROGRESSIVE

moving forward and making changes during the late 1800's and early 1900's

400

Which amendment allowed the people to vote for US Senators?

17th 

400

Where does the state government legislature meet?

Annapolis

500

Define the word PRIMARIES

elections used to select candidates to run for political office

500

What are the contests which allow people to select the candidates for office?

PRIMARIES

500

What was the purpose of all the Progressive reforms?

Giving power to the people

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