Question

use pages 46 and 47 of the student text to complete the worksheet.
fill in the blank
use the words in each word bank to complete the sentences.
government constitution
civil war limited government details

1. every state had to have a written ____________ before it could become a state.
2. most state constitutions include many ____________.
3. the constitutions of the original 13 states list the need for popular sovereignty and ____________.
4. the constitutions of the southern states had to be rewritten after the ____________.
5. the constitutions of the western states were written so that the people have much control over the ____________.

governors referendum
initiative repeal term

1. citizens can adopt or ____________ laws through a popular vote instead of through a vote by the legislature.
2. recall lets citizens remove an elected official before the end of his or her ____________.
3. a bill that is introduced by a/an ____________ is decided on popular vote.
4. a ____________ is a popular vote on something that has already been looked at by the legislature.
5. ____________ do not get recalled very often.

united states

Explanation:

1. A state needs a written constitution to be recognized as a state.
2. State constitutions have many details.
3. The original 13 - state constitutions emphasized popular sovereignty and limited government.
4. Southern states' constitutions were rewritten after the Civil War.
5. Western - state constitutions give people much control over the government.
6. Citizens can adopt or repeal laws via a popular vote (referendum or initiative).
7. Recall allows removal of an elected official before the end of their term.
8. A bill introduced by an initiative is decided on by popular vote.
9. A referendum is a popular vote on something already considered by the legislature.
10. Governors do not get recalled very often.

Answer:

1. constitution
2. details
3. limited government
4. Civil War
5. government
6. repeal
7. term
8. initiative
9. referendum
10. Governors