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  • Define "enacted". "And be it further enacted. That in all that territory ceded by France to the United States, is forever prohibited."
    to make sure laws stay the same
    to put into practice a belief, idea, or law
    to not do anything
  • Define "suffrage". "The goal was to gain support for a national women’s suffrage amendment."
    the right to vote in political elections
    the right to own a weapon
    the right to free speech
    the right to not be in pain
  • Define "regulations". The chemistry teacher spent the first day of class explaining the strict safety regulations, such as wearing goggles and tying back long hair, to ensure no one was injured during experiments.
    Official rules or laws meant to control behavior
    Suggestions that are optional to follow
    Scientific theories that haven't been proven
    Equipment used for measurement
  • Define "outsourced". To save on labor costs, the tech firm outsourced its customer service department to a specialized agency in another country instead of hiring staff at their local headquarters.
    To shut down a business permanently
    To increase the workload of current employees
    To improve the quality of a product through research
    to get goods or services from an outside supplier
  • Define "minorities". "The most contemptible insignificance; sunk a large majority of our people in galling [distressing] poverty and ignorance, rendered a small minority conceited and tyrannical, and driven the rest away from their homes;"
    a group in society with a higher amount of individuals
    a group in society that is the majority
    a group in society with a smaller amount of individuals
  • Define "labor". "She described how she had reduced child labor in America, minimized workplace accidents, and converted the Bureau of Labor Statistics into a “trusted” source."
    work, especially hard physical work
    the ability to use technology
    a stressful situation or event
    children going to school
  • Name the 4 main directions on a compass while pointing in each direction
    Never Eat Shredded Wheat
    Never Eat Sour Worms
    Never Eat Soggy Waffles1
    Never Eat Soggy Worms
  • Define "attorney" When the small business was sued for copyright infringement, the owner immediately hired an attorney to provide legal advice and represent the company in the courtroom.
    A professional who acts for others in legal matters; lawyer
    A witness who saw a crime happen
    A judge who decides the outcome of a trial
    A person who reports the news
  • Define "exports". The country’s economy relied heavily on its exports, particularly the massive amounts of coffee and fruit that were shipped daily to markets in Europe and North America.
    Products grown only for local consumption
    Taxes paid on luxury items
    Goods sent to another country for sale
    Goods brought into a country from abroad
  • define "strict". "There was a strict enforcement of federal antitrust legislation."
    demanding that only certain people have to follow the rules
    demanding that rules are obeyed and followed
  • Define "reforming". The activist dedicated her life to reforming the prison system, arguing that the focus should shift from harsh punishment to education and mental health support.
    Complaining about a problem without a solution
    Building new structures from scratch
    Keeping things exactly as they are
    Making changes to improve an institution or practice
  • Define "monopoly". For decades, the local electric company held a total monopoly in the region; because there were no other providers to choose from, residents had to pay whatever price the company demanded.
    A government grant used to help small businesses
    Complete control of a product or service by one person or gr
    A fair and competitive marketplace
    A popular board game played by families
  • Define "innovation". "I will continue to push for updates to the antitrust laws, including the bipartisan American Innovation and Choice Online Act, to strengthen our economy."
    a new method, idea, or product
    a method that has been used for a few years
    a method that has been used for centuries
    a method passed down from generation to generation
  • Define "opposition" Despite the mayor's enthusiastic support for the new park, there was significant opposition from local business owners who feared they would lose valuable parking spaces for their customers.
    Confusion or chaos
    Enthusiastic agreement or approval
    Financial support or money given
    Disagreement or resistance to an idea
  • Define "restricted". "One of these constitutional and civic issues is the restriction of individual rights during World War I."
    open for everyone
    to put a limit on or to not allow
    only allowed during a certain time of day
  • Define "geographic". "The Proclamation Line of 1763 followed which geographic feature?"
    relating to differences in voting groups
    all of the Earth's physical features
    only related to bodies of water, including rivers and lakes
  • Define "abolish". "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government."
    To move a practice to a different location
    To create a new set of rules
    To vote in favor of a current law
    To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution
  • Define "foreign". "The ability to buy property from foreign governments was not among these powers listed in the Constitution"
    Related to one’s own home or local neighborhood
    Something that is extremely old or ancient
    Related to the inner workings of a city government
    Dealing with or coming from a country other than one’s own
  • Define "regulations". "She used the power of the federal government to oppose factory safety regulations."
    money or currency
    an improvement
    rules or laws
    an argument
  • Define "segregate". During the early 20th century, many laws were designed to segregate public spaces, forcing people of different races to use separate drinking fountains, schools, and bus seating.
    To bring together into a single group
    To provide equal opportunities for everyone
    To improve the quality of something
    To set apart or isolate based on specific characteristics
  • Define "corruption". "TR increased the reform by creating standards for food and drugs, tackling the corruption in the meat industry."
    dishonest behavior, usually breaking several rules
    sometimes following the rules and sometimes not
    honest behavior, following all rules
  • Define "origin". "It shall be an unlawful employment to discriminate against religion, sex, or national origin."
    the point or place where something begins
    when someone moves to a new country
    the point or place where something ends
  • Define "native". "The people wanted fair treatment for Native Americans."
    a person born in a specified place
    a person who immigrated from another country
    a person who wishes to move
  • Define "national". "It shall be an unlawful employment to discriminate against religion, sex, or national origin."
    the country of a person's birth or their ancestors' birth
    being a citizen of two countries at once
    a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
  • Define "generations"."The trusts opened greater opportunities to the young men of to-day than those of any other generation ever enjoyed."
    a group of people born and living around the same time
    a group of people who share common beliefs
    a group of people who share the same religious background
    a group of people who live in the same area or state
  • Define "prohibited". The sign at the entrance of the nature preserve clearly stated that plastic water bottles were prohibited to protect the local wildlife from litter; anyone caught with one would be asked to leave.
    Recycled or reused
    Available for purchase
    Not allowed; forbidden
    Encouraged and welcomed
  • Define "impact". "All citizens alike, both in and out of uniform, feel the impact of war in greater or lesser measure."
    when something does not change a situation
    to do something that has an affect or influence
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