attend school
duty
The ------- amendment extends due process protection to the actions of the states.
fourteenth
people elect office holders to carry out the business of government for them
representative government
the highest court in the USA
supreme court
budget
A plan for raising and spending money
hold elective office
responsibility
Freedom of speech does not give an individual the right to shout "Fire" in a crowded movie theater. Few rights, if any, are ---------
absolute
the people rule; they have the final power
democracy
state court appeals
VA COURT OF APPEALS
Pocket Veto
A way in which the president can veto a bill by pocketing, or keeping and not signing, the bill for ten days, during which congress ends its session.
participate in political campaigns
responsibility
To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles and
the ability to speak and write English
people are the source of any and all government power
consent of the governed
handles most civil cases with claims of more than $25,000
Interest group
A group of people who work together for similar interests or goals
serve as a witness in court when called
duty
What happen to Citizens who choose not to fulfill their civic duties
face legal consequences
the government, those who govern and the governed are bound by the law
rule of law
jurisdiction in cases involving misdemeanors, violations of City ordinances, minor civil suits, preliminary hearings of felony cases
general district court
lobbyist
A person who represents an interest group
keep informed regarding current issues
responsibility
Civic ---------- are voluntary.
responsibility
the division and sharing of power between the states and the national government
federalism
cases involving juveniles and adults involved in disputes concerning support, visitation, parentage, or custody of a child.
juvinile/domestic relations district court
Speaker of the House
The chief presiding officer of the house of representatives