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PART ONE- the definitions atomic number 18 done on the notebook along with the matching and multiple choice.SHORT ANSWER2. A. A democracy is a form of government where the people govern themselves. A res publica is a form of government where the people elect officials to make their decisions for them. A democratic republic is a form of government where the people elect officials to represent them in the affairs of the government.B. The united states government is a democratic republic.3. A. Abraham Lincoln was describing the fact that without the acquiesce of the people there would be no government.B. Lincoln was referring to the constitution.4. 1. Being well informed of what our government is doing.2. Voting in all elections3.writing letters to our representatives expressing our views and opinions4. By lobbying when and if it is an option.5. pickings legal action against a law that we may feel is unconstitutional6. By signing petitions in support of or against some actions taken by elected officials.5.1. There was no central power2. There was no executive3. There was no judicial system6.exclusive federal power are those powers belonging only to the federal government. Concurrent powers are those belonging to both the state and federal governments. Denied powers are those powers that are forbidden from any government.7. The problem was solves by dividing the powers of government.8. Ratifying the constitution meant that nine of the thirteen states had to accept it.9. One opposing side was called the federalists.The other opposing side was called the anti-federalists.PART TWOdefinitions1. Preamble- the introduction to the constitution2. Union- the livery together of two or more groups to form one.3. Welfare- the general well-being of a people4. Posterity- those that come after us. 5. Register- to sign you name among those qualified for voting.6. congressional district- the section of state that is represented by one member of the house.7. Census- the countin g of people of any given area8. Caucus- the meeting of leaders of a policy-making party held for some special purpose9. Impeachment- the act of accusing a political figure of some wrong doing.10. Quorum- The amount of members of a group unavoidable to be present to complete their business.MULTIPLE CHOICE1. C2. A3. B4. A5. D6. A7. B8. D9. B10. ASHORT ANSWER1. The constitution was written in its final form by Gouverneur Morris.2.1. In order to form a more perfect tense union- I think this means in order to bring the people of our nation closer together and to make the government more stable and slippy running.