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Term 4: Proficient
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Self-incrimination | the act of confessing to a crime. |
Impeach | to formally accuse a government official of a crime. |
Ratify | to formally approve a plan or agreement. |
Ratification | the process of approval of an agreement. |
Nominate | to formally suggest a person for an honor, award, or job. |
Popular Sovereignty | The idea that a government comes from the wants and needs of its people |
Appoint | to give a job or role to a person. |
Precedent | An earlier event or decision that is used as a guide to make a current decision. |
Pardon | To forgive someone of a crime. |
Due Process | Giving fair treatment in the court system |
Defendant | A person who is required to defend him/herself in a court. An example is someone who is put on trial for a crime. |