| A | B |
|---|
| DICTATORSHIP | REFERS TO WHEN THE POWER TO RULE WAS OBTAINED BY A PERSON THROUGH THE USE OF FORCE AND MAINTAINED WITH IT |
| DEPORT | REFERS TO WHEN A PERSON IS FORCED TO LEAVE A COUNTRY |
| CENSUS | IS A POPULATION COUNT EVERY TEN YEARS |
| MIGRATION | REFERS TO THE MASS MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER WITHIN A STATE OR NATION |
| PRECEDENT | REFERS TO WHEN SOMETHING HAS SET AN EXAMPLE FOR FUTURE DECISIONS TO BE BASED ON |
| COMMON LAW | REFERS TO A SYSTEM OF LAWS BASED ON CUSTOM AND PRECEDENT |
| MERCANTILISM | REFERS TO THE IDEA THAT A COUNTRY SHOULD EXPORT MORE THAN IT IMPORTS |
| CONFEDERATION | REFERS TO A LOOSE ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT STATES WITH A WEAK NATIONAL GOVERNMENT |
| AMEND | REFERS TO AN ADDITION OR CHANGES MADE TO A DOCUMENT |
| QUOTA | REFERS TO WHEN A LIMIT IS PLACED ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ALLOWED TO COME INTO A COUNTRY |
| NATURALIZATION | REFERS TO THE PROCESS OF HOW AN IMMIGRANT CAN BECOME A CITIZEN |
| IMMIGRATION | REFERS TO WHEN A PERSON MOVES TO ANOTHER COUNTRY WITH THE PURPOSE OF BECOMING A CITIZEN |
| SEGREGATION | REFERS TO WHEN A GROUP IS SEPARATED ON THE BASIS OF RACE |
| BOYCOTT | REFERS TO WHEN A COUNTRY OR GROUP REFUSES TO BUY FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY OR BUSINESS AS A MEANS OF PROTEST |
| REPEAL | REFERS TO WHEN SOMETHING IS DONE AWAY WITH |
| AUTOCRACY | GOVERNMENT WHERE ONE PERSON HAS UNLIMITED POLITICAL POWER |
| DEMOCRACY | FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN WHICH THE POWER OR AUTHORITY RESTS WITH THE PEOPLE |
| Coalition | Refers to when 2 or more groups join together to create a majority |
| Patronage | Refers to the giving out of government jobs in return for favors performed |
| Platform | Refers to a collection of views by a politician on a variety of subjects |
| Canvassing | Refers to when someone goes through an area asking for votes or conducting a public opinion poll |
| Recall | Refers to a method of removing a politician from office before their term is completed |
| Plurality | Refers to when a party wins more seats in the legislature than the other parties but not a majority |
| Precinct | Refers to a geographic area that contains a specific number of voters |
| Apathy | Refers to a non-caring attitude |
| POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Refers to a name given to political fund raising organizations established by interest groups |
| Initiative | Refers to a method that allows voters to introduce legislation in a lawmaking body |
| Nominate | To select someone to run for office from a political party |
| Plank | Refers to a specific view by a candidate on a certain issue---like military issue |
| Literacy Test | Refers to the method used to determine if a person could read and write to be eligible to vote |
| Referendum | Refers to when voters are allowed to determine if something becomes a law or not |
| Exit Poll | Refers to a survey of how people voted in an election |
| Proposition | Refers to a method that allows the people to ask for a new law from their legislatures |
| Gerrymandering | Refers to when a state is divided into odd shaped congressional districts |
| Constituent | Refers to the voter |
| Standing Committee | Is a permanent committee in Congress |
| Appropriations | Refers to when money is set aside for a specific purpose |
| Pollster | Person who conducts a survey on various topics |
| Franking Privilege | Refers to the right of a congressional member to send work related mail without postage |
| Immunity | Refers to when a person has protection against prosecution |
| Seniority System | Has an affect as to what committees a person could be assigned in a lawmaking body |
| Pigeonhole | Refers to when a bill dies in committee |
| Lobby | Refers to a method use to influence the actions of a politician |
| Censure | Refers to a legislatures formal disapproval of one of its members actions |
| Party Whip | Refers to the person who helps the leader of his party in a house of congress |
| Cloture | Refers to a method of limiting debate in the U.S. senate |
| OVERRIDE | MEANS TO SET ASIDE A PREVIOUS DECISION SUCH AS A PRESIDENT'S VETO |
| SUFFRAGE | REFERS TO THE RIGHT TO VOTE |
| CONCURRENT | USED IN REFERENCE TO POWERS THAT ARE SHARED BY THE STATE AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS |
| DOUBLE JEOPARDY | REFERS TO BEING TRIED TWICE FOR THE SAME CRIME |
| INDICT | REFERS TO WHEN A PERSON IS CHARGED WITH A CRIME BY A GRAND JURY |
| EXPORT | REFERS TO WHEN GOODS ARE SENT OUT OF A COUNTRY TO ANOTHER |
| LIBEL | REFERS TO WHEN SOMEONE IS HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS |
| AFFIRMATIVE ACTION | REFERS TO A PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO HELP WOMEN AND MINORITIES GAIN ACCESS TO JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES |
| AMENDMENT | REFERS TO AN ADDITION TO A DOCUMENT |
| TREASON | REFERS TO THE BETRAYAL OF ONES COUNTRY BY GIVING INFORMATION TO THE ENEMY |
| EMINENT DOMAIN | REFERS TO THE GOVERNMENTS RIGHT TO TAKE A PERSONS PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE |
| COMPROMISE | REFERS TO WHEN A PERSON GIVES UP SOMETHING IN ORDER TO REACH AN AGREEMENT |
| SLANDER | REFERS TO WHAT HAS HAPPENED WHEN SOMEONE MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT DELIBERATELY TO HARM A PERSONS REPUTATION |
| RATIFY | TO GIVE APPROVAL TO |
| POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY | THE IDEA THAT POLITICAL POWER BELONGS WITH THE PEOPLE (RULE BY THE PEOPLE) |
| DISCRIMINATION | UNFAIR TREATMENT BASED ON PREJUDICE AGAINST A CERTAIN GROUP |
| ENUMERATE | POWERS LISTED IN THE CONSTITUTION |
