US Government Vocabulary for #3 and #4 Flashcards
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| 677753849 | incorporation | a process that extends the protections of the Bill of Rights against the actions of state and local governments | |
| 677753850 | parochial | relating to or supported by a parish or religious organization | |
| 677753851 | secular | non-religious | |
| 677753852 | compulsory | required by rule or policy | |
| 677753853 | statute | an act passed by a legislative body and instituted by law | |
| 677753854 | sedition | any speech with action that encourages rebellion against a government | |
| 677753855 | slander | words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another | |
| 677753857 | libel | written untruths, slander, that are harmful to the reputation of another | |
| 677753859 | alien | a person who is from a foreign country | |
| 677753860 | immigrant | a person who comes to a country where they are not a citizen with the intent to become one | |
| 677753862 | naturalization | the process whereby an alien is granted citizenship | |
| 677753863 | counsel | someone who provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action, as in a legal proceeding | |
| 677753864 | due process | principle in the Fifth Amendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials and in other actions it takes against individuals | |
| 677753865 | affirmative action | a policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities | |
| 677753866 | misdemeanor | a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct in respect to the law | |
| 677753867 | felony | a crime more serious than a misdemeanor and punishable by fine and/or imprisonment | |
| 677753868 | grand jury | a jury to inquire in accusations of crime and to evaluate the grounds for indictments | |
| 677753869 | petit jury | 12 peers seated to determine the facts and decide the issue of guilt or responsibility in criminal or civil proceedings | |
| 677753870 | political action committee | A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money from voluntary donations to support a political cause or candidate | |
| 677753871 | proportional representation | the representation of individuals in government based on the distribution of population in a state | |
| 677753872 | caucus | a closed political meeting of the members with the purpose of candidacy nomination or party policy directives | |
| 677753873 | precinct | a district of a city or town marked out for administrative or voting purposes | |
| 677753874 | national convention | the meeting of party delegates every four years to choose a presidential ticket and write the party's platform. | |
| 677753875 | patronage | granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support | |
| 677753876 | primary | a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen to represent their party in a general election | |
| 677753877 | nomination | the act of officially naming a candidate for office | |
| 677753878 | platform | a series of statements expressing the political party's principles, beliefs, and positions on issues | |
| 677753879 | plank | an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party | |
| 677753880 | suffrage | the right to vote | |
| 677753881 | propaganda | information that is disseminated for the purpose of promoting some cause | |
| 677753882 | interest group | a group of people with common goals who organize to influence the policy government | |
| 677753883 | lobbyist | the representative of an interest group who works with lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence legislation or policy making | |
| 677753884 | political socialization | the process by which people develop their political attitudes and opinions | |
| 677753885 | polling | Assessing public opinion by asking people what they think and feel about government issues or candidates | |
| 677753886 | ballot initiative | The process by which citizens can propose a state or local law or amendment to the state constitution by signing a formal petition asking that it be submitted as a ballot proposition for voter approval. | |
| 677753887 | conservative | a person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom | |
| 677753888 | reactionary | an extreme conservative, usually favoring fascism or self-supremacy | |
| 677753889 | liberal | favoring a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties | |
| 677753890 | radical | favoring extreme reforms in government that reflect Marxist philosophies |