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History Chp. 6 Vocab

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Federal System A system that divided powers between the state and the federal government.
Impeach Vote to bring charges of serious crime against a president.
Veto To reject
Executive Orders These commands have the power of law.
Pardons Freedom from punishment
Majority rule The idea that the greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone.
Petition Make a request of the government
Search warrant This order gives authorities permission to search someone’s property.
Due process This means that the law must be fairly applied
Indict To formally accuse
Double jeopardy He/she cannot be tried again for the same crime
Eminent domain Power to take personal property to benefit the public
Naturalized citizens Foreign-born people whose parents are not citizens must move to the US to become this
Deport To return to the country of origin.
Draft Required military service
Political action comities Groups that collect money for candidates who support certain issues.
Interest groups Groups of people share a common interest that motivates them to take political action
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