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When you become a US Citizen by means other than birthright
What is Naturalization
100
the right to vote
What is suffrage
100
those in favor of the constitution
What is federalist
100
a legislature of two parts
What is bicameral
100
to change
What is amend
200
Living in the USA but not a citizen
What is alien
200
a count of people in the USA - every 10 years
What is census
200
Something you're required to do.
What is Duty
200
Refusal to purchase certain goods
What is boycott
200
A serious crime
What is Felony
300
someone already in public office
What is incumbent
300
to remove a politician from office
What is impeach
300
Spending more than you earn
What is Deficit
300
A decision that more than 50% of the people agree with
What is Majority Decision
300
An election in which voters need not to declare their party preference to vote for the party's nominees.
What is Open Primary
400
found not guilty by a judge or jury
What is acquittal
400
a agreement between a plaintiff and defendant
What is settlement
400
Written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
What is Libel
400
Freedoms to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment
What is Civil Liberties
400
A way for citizens to vote on state or local laws
What is Referendum
500
a person who is hired by public intgerest groups to influence politicians
What is lobbyist
500
constructing state voting district boundaries to serve the purpose of political parties
What is gerrymandering
500
A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person.
What is Writ of Habeas Corpus
500
Political Organization (established by a Corporation or Interest Group) designed to support candidates by contributing money
What is Political Action Committee
500
A special election in which citizens can vote to remove a public official from office
What is Recall