| A | B |
|---|
| Treaty | an agreement between nations |
| Executive agreement | made directly between the President and the head of state of another country; does not require Senate approval |
| Judicial activism | the philosophy that the Supreme Court should play an active role in shaping national policies by addressing social and political issues |
| Prior restraint | government censorship of information before it is published or broadcasted |
| Probable cause | the police must have a reasonable basis to believe the person or premise is linked to a crime |
| Search warrant/arrest warrant | orders signed by a judge describing a specific place to be searched for specific items, naming the individual to be arrested for a specific crime |
| Due process of law | the government must follow proper Constitutional procedures in mass and in other actions it takes against individual |
| Eminent domain | the power of government tot take private property for public use, such as to build a highway or dam |
| Lame ducks | an outgoing official serving out the remainder of a term, after returning or being defeated for reelection |
| Poll taxes | taxes paid in order to vote |
