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CA chapter 10
vocab guid
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lobbying | to look to influence ( a politician) on an issue |
| Inequity | lack of fairness or justice |
| Suffrage | including all service or items expected or required |
| Inclusive | including all service or items expected or required |
| Clout | power, especially in politics or business |
| Tenants | a person who rents land or property from a landlord |
| Litigation | the process of taking legal action |
| Subsidies | a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive |
| Stimulate | encourage development of or increased activity in ( a state or process) |
| Unanimity | agreement by all people involved consensus |
| Manipulated | control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly unfairly, or unscrupulously |
| Deference | humble submission and respect |
| Spawned | produce or generate, especially in large numbers |
| Protesters | a person who publicly demonstrates strong objection to something; a demonstrator |
| Activist | a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change |
| Petition | make or present a formal request to (an authority) with respect to a particular cause |
| Inquiry | an official investigation |
| Jaundice | bitterness, resentment, or envy |
| Endorse | declare one's public approval or support of |
| Skirmishes | a short argument |