the people govern themselves
direct democracy
fondness or devotion
affection
having two branches, chambers, or houses
bicameral
Latin phrase for "for the time being" or "for a little while"
to turn away
avert
to calm or satisfy
placate
person who opposes war or violence
pacifist
Latin phrase meaning a prisoner has the right to know why he or she is in jail and to be brought before a judge
writ of habeas corpus
having a double meaning; unclear; uncertain
ambiguous
having conflicting feelings or attitudes about something
ambivalent
unfriendly, uninviting or unwelcome
inhospitable
to call attention to something
avert
place or program in which pilgrims, strangers or the terminally ill find shelter, rest or treatment.
hospice
the citizens do not directly handle the affairs of the government
indirect democracy
affable, pleasant and good-nature
amiable
warlike, aggressive, and quarrelsome
bellicose
meeting organized to further the special interests of the group
caucus
common
likable, showing goodwill and formal friendliness
amicable
times before a war
antebellum
number of persons needed at a meeting in order for business to take place
quorum
phoniness, pretension and artificiality
affectation
the process of bringing formal charges against a public official
impeachment
reciprocal
mutual
what is the name of your Latin teacher
Mrs. Millard