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money that people are required to pay to support the workings of the government
Taxes
American colonists demanded the rights of Englishmen, including representation in Parliament and BLANK
Trial by Jury
a group of representatives who elect the president and vice president based on the popular vote in each state
electoral college
What advantages would a more powerful central government bring to the United States?
A more powerful central government would allow the United States to raise money to pay debts and to fund an army and navy, which would help in defending the country.
conscience
a sense or belief a person has that a certain action is right or wrong
the act of giving temporary lodging and meals to soldiers
quartering
If the president does not agree with a bill passed by Congress, he or she has the power BLANK to it.
Veto
to grant or transfer; example Washington D.C
cede
Why might nations ruled by monarchs have disagreed with Thomas Jefferson’s views about the rights of the individual?
monarchies ruled in undemocratic ways, kings were born to be kings, and their governments did not prioritize the rights of individuals.
compromise
when each side in a disagreement gives up some of what they want to reach an agreement
a form of organized protest in which people refuse to buy goods or have anything to do with a particular group or country
boycott
Under the system of checks and balances, the Senate must BLANK certain presidential appointees.
Confirm
items in a legal document that state conditions or requirements
provisions
How many departments are in the federal government today?
As of 2020, there are fifteen departments in the federal government.
repeal
to cancel or do away with something, such as a law
the violent killing of defenseless people
massacre
After the Revolutionary War, states joined in a loose BLANK with a weak central government.
Confederation
promise made by a government official to obey the law and fulfill the responsibilities of his or her job
oath of office
Why do you think it was decided that Washington D.C would not be part of any state?
If the capital had been a part of a state, that state might have been more powerful than the others.
infringe
to limit or take away some of the rights of others
unbearable
intolerable
The War of 1812 was fought in part because of British BLANK of American sailors.
Impressment
to carefully discuss and consider issues
deliberate
What do you think are the possible benefits of having a vice president in office who belongs to another political party?
While having a vice president from another political party might create conflict, it might also lead to greater accountability and more compromise.
almanac
a yearly publication that contained information about astronomy, meteorology, and other things such as weather predictions and general information