Vocabulary
Labor
work, especially hard physical work.
This branch has the power to pass legislation
Legislative
_______ were allowed to emigrate but skilled workers weren't
Poor, Vagrants, uneducated.
The first Election was won by ____________
George Washington
_______ wrote the declaration of independance.
Thomas Jefferson
Maritime
connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
This branch has the power to veto legislation
Executive
Common Man
In order to become President, you must be at least ______ of age.
35 Years
The 2016 Presidential election was between _________ and ________
Donald J Trump and Hilary Clinton
Checks and Balances
The separation of powers to avoid one entity or body from wielding too much power
This Branch holds leaves
Tree Branch
Most workers in the 19th century were paid in____________
Not wages but goods, crops, living quarters and services.
A primary election is __________
When elections are held to determine the candidates for the upcoming election
When done with copying notes _________ or ________ are acceptable signals to signify youre done.
Moose Antlers and Eagle Wings
Soveirgnty
The authority for a state or entity to govern themselves
This branch has the power to deem legislation as unconstitutional
Judicial
During the 19th century some ___________ owned homes.
Skilled Workers
When people vote, they are actually voting for a group of people known as _____________
Electors
The 5th amendment states ________________
That citizens have the right to protect themselves against self incrimination
Federal System
a mode of government that combines a general level of government (a central or federal government) with a regional level of sub-unit governments (e.g., provinces, states, cantons, territories, etc.), while dividing the powers of governing between the two levels of government.
This branch holds office for life
(or retirement)
Judicial
During 'the Stamp Act' there was a tax on ___________
all colonial commercial and legal papers, newspapers, cards, almanacs, pamphlets, and dice.
To win the Presidential Election, a candidate must win at least _____ Electoral College votes
270
The 2025 NYC Mayoral Election was between ________, __________, and __________.
Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani.