Vocabulary ch 7
Powers of congress
Vocabulary ch 1
Vocabulary ch 6
Vocabulary ch 15
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What is the definition for the word gerrymander.
An oddly shaped district designed to increase the voting strength of a particular group.
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Whats one thing from the (Clause 5)from the money powers from the expressed powers side.
Coin,print, and regulate money (clause 5)
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What the definition for the word unique.
having distinct characteristics being the only one or without equal
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What's the definition for the word petition.
a formal request for government action.
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What's the definition for the word common law.
A system of law based on precedent and customs.
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What is the definition for the word franking privilege.
Members of congress have life and health insurance.
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What is one thing from Military and foreign policy powers that is (Clause 10)
Punish acts committed on international waters and against the law of nations
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What's the definition for the word hemisphere.
one of the halves into which the globe is divided
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What's the definition for the word slander.
Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation.
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What's the definition for the word statute.
A law written by a legislative branch of government
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What is the definition for the word lobbyists.
People who represent interest groups.
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What is one thing from the implied power side that talks about taxes
Lay and collect taxes implies the power to support public schools,welfare programs,public housing.
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What's the definition for the word continent.
one of seven large land masses found on earth.
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What's the definition for the word libel.
Written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
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What's the definition for the word double jeopardy.
Putting someone on trial for a crime for which he or she was previously acquitted.
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What is the definition for the word elastic clause.
It allowed congress to stretch its powers to meet new needs.
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What one thing from the implied power side that talks about laws.
Establish laws of naturalization implies the power to limit the number of immigrants to the US.
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Whats the definition for the word capital.
the seat of government within a nation or a state.
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What's the definition for the word due process.
Following established legal procedures
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What's the definition for the word search warrant.
A court order allowing law enforcement officers to search a suspects home or business and take specific items as evidence.
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What is the definition for the word implied powers.
Power that congress has that is not stated explicitly in the constitution.
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What's one thing from the expressed powers on the commerce powers section.
Regulate foreign and interstate commerce
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What's the definition for the word plain.
an area of flat, mostly treeless land
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What's the definition for the word suffrage.
The right to vote
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What's the definition for the word administrative law.
Rules and regulations set by government agencies.
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