Civics Review

4. A proposal calling for equal representation for each state in Congress.
5. The constitutional rule that federal law is supreme over state law.
6. A state whose population shares a common national identity and culture.
9. An economic system that combines private enterprise with government regulation.
12. A proposal at the Constitutional Convention calling for representation based on population.
13. An opponent of the U.S. Constitution who favored stronger state governments and individual rights.
15. The agreement(compromise) that created a two-house Congress: one based on population and one with equal representation.
16. A form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
17. A political party’s official statement of beliefs and policy goals.
18. A state that consistently votes for the same political party.

1. A supporter of the U.S. Constitution and a strong national government.
2. A loose alliance of independent states with a weak central government.
3. A system of government where all power is held by a central government.
7. A group of people who share a common culture, history, language, or identity.
8. A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments.
10. state where voters are evenly divided and elections are competitive.
11. A political unit with a defined territory, permanent population, government, and the ability to enter relations with other states.
14. The power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress.
17. Organizations that raise and spend money to support political candidates or causes.