Directions: Use this glossary to complete the final Lesson R

Directions: Use this glossary to complete the final Lesson R.
Directions: Use this glossary to complete the final Lesson Review located after the glossary. AAbridging lessening or reducing certain rightsAccusation charge of wrongdoing made against someone.Affidavit a written statement that the person making it swears to be trueAffirmation a declaration made by a person that he or she is telling the truth.Amend to change or add toBBail money given to set free an arrested person from jail until a trial takes placeBanned not allowedBoycott to avoid using, buying, or dealing with as a means of protestCCabinet presidential advisory boardCapital punishment the death penaltyCensure to express disapprovalCharters legal documents issued by governments to define the purpose and privileges of corporationsCitizenship the status of a member of a countryCivil relating to ordinary community life as opposed to criminal proceedings (as in civil court)Civil rights basic freedoms guaranteed to citizens by the constitutionCommissions independent government agencies given powers by the legislative branch.Common law unwritten body of law based on past actions and decisionCompelled forced to made to do somethingCompensation payment for services or for damagesCompromise a settlement of differences in which each side gives up somethingCompulsory something that must be doneConciliator one who settles disputesContinental Congress elected representatives advising the colonists on policies regarding relations with BritainConcurrent sharing by two different persons or groups acting in agreementConfronted met face to faceConstrued understood in a certain wayControversy disputeCounsel a lawyer who advises a clientDDefamation harming the good name of another by false making statementsDefine to state the precise meaningDelegate one authorized to act as a representative for othersDemocracy government by the peopleDirect democracy a system of government in which people participate directly in decision making through voting on issuesDiscrimination the act of judging people on the basis of prejudiceDissent to disagree or withhold approval on an issueDisparage to hold in low regardDomestic actions within a home or within a countryDue process legal proceeding carried out according to rules and proceduresEElastic clause powers delegated to Congress giving the power to carry out its other responsibilitiesEminent domain the right of a government to take private property for public use because its power extends to all the nation s landsEstablishment clause part of the First Amendment to the constitution prohibiting the government from establishing a national religionExcessive more than is neededExecutive the power to carry out lawsFFederalism government in which the power is divided among national and state governmentsFundamental rights basic or essential freedomsGGovernor person who carries out the laws of a stateGrand jury a group of people who decide if a person should be charged with a crimeIImmoral not in keeping with accepted ideas and actionsImpairing reductions in usefulnessImpartial not taking sides in a disputeImpeach to accuse a public official with wrong or illegal behavior before a special type of courtIncrimination to charge with or involve in a crimeIndictment written statement by a grand jury charging a person with possible wrongdoingInfamous action or deed of the worst kindInfringed acted in a way with intent to take over part of another s rightInternment confinement or imprisonmentInterstate between two or more statesJJeopardy dangerJoint resolutions acts proposed by both houses of CongressJudicial having the power to interpret lawsJurisdiction authorityLLegislative having power to make lawsLegislature house of government responsible for making lawsLibel false statements tending to harm the reputation of another personMMartial dealing with the military or with warMilitia military forces that are on call for service in emergenciesMisdemeanors less serious crimes or wrongdoingsMonarchy rule by one person (king or queen)NNomination the act or process of being named to run for an elected officeNullify to take away the effect and value of somethingOObscenity something or that violates the general sense of decencyOppressive to keep down the spirits of othersOrdain to establish by lawOverride to pass over an objectionPParliament the supreme legislative body in Great Britain (England)Petition a formal written request signed by supporters of the requestPlea bargain the process when an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a lesser crime to avoid a trialPolitical party an organized group that tries to control the government through electionsPopular sovereignty self-government based on the will of the peoplePornography words or pictures intended only to arouse sexual interestPosterity all future generationsPreamble introduction to a statementPrecedent a legal decision that serves as an example in later court casesPresentment offering or presenting evidence to a grand juryPreserved kept or heldPresumption of innocence a person is assumed innocent until proven guiltyProbable cause valid reason for police to search or arrest a personProportional representation presentation based on differences in population size between areasProsecutions actions to bring an accused person to trialRRadical fundamental or extremeRatified accepted by a voteRedress to remove the cause ofRepeal officially withdrawRepublic system of government where people elect officials to represent themResidual remaining or residing with someone or somethingRevolutionary favoring a great change in the status quoSSalutary neglect when a government allows people to rule themselves as long as it benefits the governmentSedition speaking or acting against lawful authority in a time of emergencyStatutes laws passed by a legislative bodySue to seek justice through the legal processSupreme greatest in rank, power, or authorityTTariff charges or taxes place by the government on imported goodsTranquility peacefulnessTreason acting against one s own country in a time of warTreaties written agreements between two or more statesTyranny a government where a single ruler possesses all the powerUUnbiased not favoring any side in a disputeVVested authority given to a person or groupVeto to reject a law by refusing to approve itWWrit of habeas corpus a court order requiring the government to release a prisoner unless good cause can be shownWrit of mandamus document that mandates, or requires, a public official to perform certain dutiesLesson 11 ReviewApplication Activity #1:Directions: Define each of the following terms in your own words and provide an example that illustrates the meaning of the term.supremeordaintranquilityposteritystatutesmonarchytreatiestreasonpreambleinterstatevestedimpeachdomesticresidualmisdemeanorsconcurrentvetonullifyoverrideoppressivecommissionsparliamentratifiedcounselbannedimmoralimpairingbaildefamationabridginglibelEminent DomainobscenityseditioninfringedaffirmationindictmentpresentmentmartialunbiasedIncriminationcompellednominationApplication Activity #2:Choose any ten of the terms listed above. Conduct an internet search to identify an example of each term as it applies to current events. Write a summary of each event and how it illustrates the meaning or application of the term. Don t forget to cite your sources.
Directions: Use this glossary to complete the final Lesson R