Directions: Use this glossary to complete the final Lesson Review located after the glossary.
AAbridging – lessening or reducing certain rightsAccusation – charge of wrongdoing made against someone.Affidavit – a written statement that the person making it swears to be trueAffirmation – a declaration made by a person that he or she is telling the truth.Amend – to change or add to
BBail – money given to set free an arrested person from jail until a trial takes placeBanned – not allowedBoycott – to avoid using, buying, or dealing with as a means of protest
CCabinet – presidential advisory boardCapital punishment – the death penaltyCensure – to express disapprovalCharters – legal documents issued by governments to define the purpose and privileges of corporationsCitizenship – the status of a member of a countryCivil – relating to ordinary community life as opposed to criminal proceedings (as in civil court)Civil rights – basic freedoms guaranteed to citizens by the constitutionCommissions – independent government agencies given powers by the legislative branch.Common law – unwritten body of law based on past actions and decisionCompelled – forced to made to do somethingCompensation – payment for services or for damagesCompromise – a settlement of differences in which each side gives up somethingCompulsory – something that must be doneConciliator – one who settles disputesContinental Congress – elected representatives advising the colonists on policies regarding relations with BritainConcurrent – sharing by two different persons or groups acting in agreementConfronted – met face to faceConstrued – understood in a certain wayControversy – disputeCounsel – a lawyer who advises a client
DDefamation – harming the good name of another by false making statementsDefine – to state the precise meaningDelegate – one authorized to act as a representative for othersDemocracy – government by the peopleDirect democracy – a system of government in which people participate directly in decision making through voting on issuesDiscrimination – the act of judging people on the basis of prejudiceDissent – to disagree or withhold approval on an issueDisparage – to hold in low regardDomestic – actions within a home or within a countryDue process – legal proceeding carried out according to rules and procedures
EElastic clause – powers delegated to Congress giving the power to carry out its other responsibilitiesEminent domain – the right of a government to take private property for public use because its power extends to all the nation’s landsEstablishment clause – part of the First Amendment to the constitution prohibiting the government from establishing a national religionExcessive – more than is neededExecutive – the power to carry out laws
FFederalism – government in which the power is divided among national and state governmentsFundamental rights – basic or essential freedoms
GGovernor – person who carries out the laws of a stateGrand jury – a group of people who decide if a person should be charged with a crime
IImmoral – not in keeping with accepted ideas and actionsImpairing – reductions in usefulnessImpartial – not taking sides in a disputeImpeach – to accuse a public official with wrong or illegal behavior before a special type of courtIncrimination – to charge with or involve in a crimeIndictment – written statement by a grand jury charging a person with possible wrongdoingInfamous – action or deed of the worst kindInfringed – acted in a way with intent to take over part of another’s rightInternment – confinement or imprisonmentInterstate – between two or more states
JJeopardy – dangerJoint resolutions – acts proposed by both houses of CongressJudicial – having the power to interpret lawsJurisdiction – authority
LLegislative – having power to make lawsLegislature – house of government responsible for making lawsLibel – false statements tending to harm the reputation of another person
MMartial – dealing with the military or with warMilitia – military forces that are on call for service in emergenciesMisdemeanors – less serious crimes or wrongdoingsMonarchy – rule by one person (king or queen)
NNomination – the act or process of being named to run for an elected officeNullify – to take away the effect and value of something
OObscenity – something or that violates the general sense of decencyOppressive – to keep down the spirits of othersOrdain – to establish by lawOverride – to pass over an objection
PParliament – the supreme legislative body in Great Britain (England)Petition – a formal written request signed by supporters of the requestPlea bargain – the process when an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a lesser crime to avoid a trialPolitical party – an organized group that tries to control the government through electionsPopular sovereignty – self-government based on the will of the peoplePornography – words or pictures intended only to arouse sexual interestPosterity – all future generationsPreamble – introduction to a statementPrecedent – a legal decision that serves as an example in later court casesPresentment – offering or presenting evidence to a grand juryPreserved – kept or heldPresumption of innocence – a person is assumed innocent until proven guiltyProbable cause – valid reason for police to search or arrest a personProportional representation – presentation based on differences in population size between areasProsecutions – actions to bring an accused person to trial
RRadical – fundamental or extremeRatified – accepted by a voteRedress – to remove the cause ofRepeal – officially withdrawRepublic – system of government where people elect officials to represent themResidual – remaining or residing with someone or somethingRevolutionary – favoring a great change in the status quo
SSalutary neglect – when a government allows people to rule themselves as long as it benefits the governmentSedition – speaking or acting against lawful authority in a time of emergencyStatutes – laws passed by a legislative bodySue – to seek justice through the legal processSupreme – greatest in rank, power, or authority
TTariff – charges or taxes place by the government on imported goodsTranquility – peacefulnessTreason – acting against one’s own country in a time of warTreaties – written agreements between two or more statesTyranny – a government where a single ruler possesses all the power
UUnbiased – not favoring any side in a dispute
VVested – authority given to a person or groupVeto – to reject a law by refusing to approve it
WWrit of habeas corpus – a court order requiring the government to release a prisoner unless good cause can be shownWrit of mandamus – document that mandates, or requires, a public official to perform certain duties
Lesson 11 Review
Application Activity #1:
Directions: Define each of the following terms in your own words and provide an example that illustrates the meaning of the term.

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Application Activity #2:
Choose any ten of the terms listed above. Conduct an internet search to identify an example of each term as it applies to current events. Write a summary of each event and how it illustrates the meaning or application of the term. Don’t forget to cite your sources.
 
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