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a presidential election is won by the candidate who receives the majority of electoral college votes
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part of the election process in which voters nominate a party's candidates
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a presidential election is won by the candidate who receives the majority of electoral college votes
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part of the election process in which voters nominate a party's candidates
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a way for citizens to approve or reject a state or local law
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location where voting takes place
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Citizens who are unable to vote at the polls on election day can vote by absentee ballot
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How can citizens get proposals for new laws on the general election ballot? they can start a petition
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U.S. citizen, 18 years old, registered voter
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this body is made of 538 electors from the 50 states and the District of Columbia
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a process required of citizens before they are allowed to vote in elections
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to convince the public to vote for a certain candidate
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people who unite to promote their beliefs about an issue
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representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making
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a type of law that tries to protect reporters from having to reveal their sources.
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Polls with questions that try to influence respondents' answers are called __Push__ polls.
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impartial public-interest group working on issues such as voter education
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process of drawing the boundaries of legislative representation
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state official who makes sure that money is used in state departments and agencies according to state law
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What are some concurrent powers? taxing, borrowing, eminent domain, establishing criminal codes and otherwise maintaining law and order, and spending to promote the general welfare of citizens
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What are some reserved powers? regulating intrastate trade and commerce (businesses within a state), creating public schools, issuing professional licenses, establishing local governments, and passing voting laws.
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What are some expressed powers? declare war, coin money, regulate interstate commerce, raise an army and navy, and collect taxes
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power to reject specific parts of a bill
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article in the U.S. Constitution stating that laws made by Congress shall by the highest law of the land
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To remove a state judge from office for improper actions usually requires investigation, a board's recommendation for removal, and finally, removal by the state supreme court.
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During the 1800s, the county courthouse served as the center as a county's government.
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The mayor-council form of government is based on the concept separation of powers.
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A person elected to office at the local level acting as a major component of the executive branch mayor.
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This allows cities to rewrite their own charters, choose their own type of government, and manage their own affairs.
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Local governments provide services such as police and fire protection, schools, and road maintenance.
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The biggest source of money that comes from the county itself is property tax.
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When residents of a community form a village, they usually experience better services.
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Normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of a state is a county.
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County usually provides sewer and water services.
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To incorporate is to receive a state charter officially recognizing the government of a locality.
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A community's system of roads, bridges, water, and sewers is called infrastructure.
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Ideas for public policy must come from the government.
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Because the U.S. Constitution does not mention education, power over public education belongs to the states.
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Factors that make it a challenge for schools to provide a quality education for all children include lack of funding, low test scores, and high dropout rates.
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A certificate issued by the government providing money for education payments, allowing families the option of sending students to private schools.
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A town with higher property values gets less tax revenues than a town where property is worth less.
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The recent rise of testing in public schools can be explained partly by the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
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A short-term plan is a government policy being carried out over the next few years.
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Problems that occur in communities that use landfills include releasing of toxic gases, creating greenhouse effect, destruction of ecosystems, contamination of water sources, and eutrophication of soil.
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Which group is sometimes referred to as the highway patrol? State police.
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The Supreme Court has ruled the death penalty constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
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Which type of law is involved if a defendant argues that he or she is the victim of an unreasonable search?
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legal opinions that become part of the common law
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a safeguard against being kept in jail unlawfully
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Cases involving a violation of local, state, or federal laws
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Cases involving one party attempting to seek payment or resolution of damages caused by another party; cases not involving a crime
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a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court
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protect against self-incrimination
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A civil lawsuit concerning a complaint of negligence is most likely to involve
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In a juvenile case, who may decide how the case will be handled
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A process by which lawyers have the opportunity to check facts and gather evidence before the trial
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A lesser crime
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A more serious crime
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The punishment given to someone found guilty of committing a crime
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In a criminal law case, what is the role of the government?
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Who presents first in a civil trial?
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a child or teenager who commits a serious crime or repeatedly breaks the law
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In the United States, prices are established primarily through
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The study of how people make decisions with limited resources
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This forces people in nations to make economic choices
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Government oversees market functions and provides some services
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Customs and habits answer economic questions
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Supply and demand answer economic questions
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Government agencies answer economic questions
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When thinking like an economist, one should accept an option when
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The total value of goods and services produced divided by the population
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Typically assessed by the availability of goods, services, and luxuries
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Illustrates the flow of goods and services and interactions among households, businesses, and banks
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Describes the efficiency of resource use in producing goods and services
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Refers to the concentration on goods or services that can be produced better than others
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The breaking down of a job into smaller tasks performed individually
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The act of buyers and sellers engaging in market transactions freely
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The encouragement for individuals and organizations to improve their material well-being
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The freedom to own and use property as long as it does not interfere with others' rights
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To ensure fair competition and protect property rights
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The primary purpose is to educate consumers about budgeting and product purchasing
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Buying items on a whim or impulse without careful thought