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History Ch. 5 Vocabulary

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Federal System   A system that divides powers between the states and the federal government.  
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Impeach   A vote to bring charges of serious crimes against a president.  
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Veto   When a president cancels a law passed by congress.  
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Executive orders   Issued by the president and have the power of law.  
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Pardons   May be issued by the president to grant freedom from punishment.  
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Majority rule   The idea that the great number of people in society can make policies for everyone.  
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Petition   To make a request of the govenment.  
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Search warrant   Order that gives the authority to seach someones property.  
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Due Process   Means that the law must be faily applied.  
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Indict   To be formally accused.  
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Double jeopardy   He or she cannot be tried again for the same crime.  
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Eminent domain   The power to take personal property benefit the public.  
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Naturalized citizens   When foreign born people of non-citizen parents become a citizen.  
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Deport   To be returned to the country of origin.  
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Draft   A required military service.  
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Political Action Committees   A group that collects money for canadiates that support certain issues.  
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Interest Groups   A group of people that share a common interest that motivates them to take political action.  
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