| A | B |
|---|
| both federal and state courts have authority | concurrent jurisdiction |
| past decision on which judges base their decisions in similar cases | precedent |
| Suprement Court declare a law unconstitutional | judicial review |
| every person has a right to a ___ | lawyer |
| political's party belief, position, or principle on an election issue | platform |
| voters cast their ballots at the same voting place | precinct |
| citizens propose a new law | initiative |
| citizens can approve or reject a local or state law | referendum |
| interest groups have too much influence | criticism of interest groups |
| power lies with the people | popular sovereignty |
| legislature consists of two houses | bicameral legislature |
| group refuses to buy certain goods | boycott |
| each branch of government exercises control over other branches of government | checks and balances |
| you must be 18 years of age and registered | to vote |
| minor crime | misdemeanor |
| major crime | felony |
| made "separate but equal" unconstitutional | Brown v Board of Education |
