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Vocab Week #8
Civics & Economics
Term | Definition |
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radical | far beyond the norm; favoring extreme liberalism |
moderate | medium; average; not extreme in quality, degree, or amount |
precinct | local voting districts in a county, city, or ward |
canvass | go through (a region) to solicit votes or orders |
sedition | saying or doing something that promotes rebellion or disobedience |
consensus | a general agreement |
initiative | Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot, if enough individuals have supported the petition |
referendum | process by which people vote directly on a legislative act |
proposition | an idea put forth; a suggestion |
reactionary | marked by extreme conservatism, especially in politics |