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socailstudy vocab 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| impeach | a vote to bring charges against a President (i.e. treason, bribery) |
| executive order | a presidential command that has the power of law |
| judicial review | courts can strike down laws/actions found to be unconstitutional. |
| appeal | to ask that a decision be reviewed by a higher court |
| petition | to make a request of government |
| due process | the law is fairly applied |
| indict | to formally accuse |
| double jeopardy | cannot be tried for the same crime twice |
| eminent domain | the power to take personal property in order to benefit the public |
| naturalized citizen | when a foreign born person is granted full citizenship |
| deport | return to country of origin |
| draft | required military service |
| lobby | or try to influence |