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Chapter 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Strict constructionist | One who argues a narrow interpretation of the constitution's provisions, in particular those granting powers to the federal government |
| Liberal constructionists | One who argues a broad interpretation of the provisions of the constitution, particularly those granting powers to the federal government |
| Consensus | General agreement among various groups on fundamental matters; broad agreement on public questions. |
| Direct tax | A tax that must be paid by the person on who it levied |
| Indirect tax | A tax levied on one party but passed on to another for payment |
| Deficit financing | Practice of funding government by borrowing to make up the difference between government spending and revenue |
| Public debt | All of the money borrowed by the government and not yet repaid, plus the accrued interests on that money; also called the national debt or federal debt |
| Naturalization | The legal process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another |
| Copyright | The exclusive, legal right of a person to reproduce, publish, and sell his or her own literary, musical, or artistic creations |
| Patent | A liscence issued to an inventor granting the exclusive right to manufacture, use, or sell his or her invention for a limited period of time |
| Eminent domain | Power of a government to take private property for public use |
| Appropriate | Assign to a particular use |
| Impeach | To bring formal charges against a public official; the house of Representatives has the sole power to impeach civil officers of the United States |
| Acquit | Find not guilty |
| Perjury | The act of lying under oath |
| Censure | Issue a formal condemnation |
| Subpoena | An order for a person to appear and to produce documents or other requested materials |
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