Government Vocab Word Scramble
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To set free by the judgement of the court a person accused of a crime. | Acquittal |
A special military court which tries breaches of military law or cases involving members of the armed forces | Court- Martial |
A right of the civil government to take over a person's land or other private property for public use with just compensation being given to the owner | Eminent Domain |
The turning over of an alleged criminal to the nation,state, or city from which he fled. | Extradition |
a formal written accusation against the accused presented by the grand jury to the court after the jury has considered evidence and found there is just reason for trial | Indictment |
an office holder who continues in his capacity although he has not been reelected | lame duck |
a false and malicious written statement which hurts one's reputation or opens one up to public ridicule or hatred. | libel |
the person or party bringing a suit before a court of law | Plaintiff |
to approve; to give official sanction to | Ratify |
to publicly assemble demonstrate or protest political or social issues | Redress Grievances |
to cancel, as a law or an amendment | Repeal |
false speech which destroys another's reputation | Slander |
the right to vote, especially in political elections | Suffrage |
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