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ELL Civics-Ch 9

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statehood   the condition of being a state; having all the rights and benefits of belonging to the United States of America  
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borough   name for the local government in Alaska  
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charter   a document that states a group's purpose and plan  
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parish   name for the local government in Louisiana  
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reserved   held aside for a special reason  
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exception   a case in which a rule does not apply or is not followed  
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override   to reject or not accept  
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preside   to act as official leader or official  
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circumstance   an event or condition  
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pardon   to release or excuse someone from jail or prison  
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rehabilitation   to help build or restore a person's physical or mental health and abilities  
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riot   a public disturbance by a group of people  
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welfare   programs set up to improve the lives of citizens who need special assistance  
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disorderly conduct   disturbing public peace  
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domestic relations court   a court that hears home and family disputes  
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felony   a serious crime  
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juvenile court   a court that hears cases of young people  
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magistrate   a minor official similar to a justice of the peace  
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misdemeanor   a minor crime  
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municipal court   a court that hears civil cases, minor criminal offenses, and probate  
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probate court   a municipal court that makes decisions about wills  
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small claims court   a court that hears cases about small sums of money  
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