Government Vocabulary and Concepts Quiz

British policy of not strictly enforcing laws in the colonies, in exchange for their continued economic loyalty.

A political system where two separate governments govern the same group of people.

Unjust or cruel use of power.

A change or addition to a document or text.

Dividing governmental power among different branches.

Formally approving a treaty or contract. The formal act of agreement.

Distributing governmental authority among separate branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Native population of an area or region, as opposed to migrants or settlers.

A political system where power is divided between a central government and constituent political units (such as states or provinces).

A system of government where supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.

A formal declaration of the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, often enshrined in country's constitution.

An introductory statement to a constitution or other formal document that explains the document's purpose and principles.

An agreement in which each side gives up some of their demands in order to reach a solution acceptable to all.

An economic policy designed to increase wealth primarily through maximizing exports and minimizing imports.

Document announcing the 13 colonies' separation from England.

The act of settling and establishing control over a new place.

A league of independent states or groups.

The official approval of something.

Economic system where colonies benefit the mother country.

Introduction to a document, outlining its purpose.

Changes or additions to the US Constitution guaranteeing rights.

First 10 amendments of the US Constitution, protecting individual rights.