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CMCU.S.Vocab.
Vocabulary words pertaining to government.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tier | Layer; level; stratum. |
| Inhibit | Restrain, hinder, arrest, check. |
| Supreme Court | The highest court of the U.S. |
| Political | Exercising or seeking power in the government or public affairs. |
| Scrutiny | Close examination. |
| Amendment | A change made by correction, addition, or deletion. |
| Analysis | Breaking something into its smaller pieces. |
| Implicit | Potentially contained, although not plainly expressed. |
| Civil Rights | Rights to personal liberty that help you gain full legal, social, and economic equality. |
| Abridge | To reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail. |
| Clause | A distinct article or provision in a contract, treaty, will, or other formal or legal written document. |
| Legitimate | In accordance with established rules, principles, or standards. |
| Constitution | The way in which a thing is composed or made up. |
| Prohibit | To forbid by authority of law. |
| Explicit | Clearly expressed, complete in formulation, expressed without vagueness. |
| Government | The form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed. |
| Alienate | To cause or to choose to be withdrawn. |
| Rational | Decisions based on sound or reasoned judgement. |
| Principle | A fundamental, primary, or general law or truth from which others are derived. |
| Fundamental | Serving as, or being and essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying. |