B2--content vocab #7 ch.12 Flashcards

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Federal system

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Federalism

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12.1 content vocab

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Reserved powers

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State governments may exercise all powers not given to the federal government or denied to the states.

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Concurrent powers

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Those shared by the state government and the federal government.

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Grants-In-Aid

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Awards of money.

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12.2 content vocab

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6
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Unicameral

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One-house.

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7
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Bicameral

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With a upper house, called the senate, and a lower house, usually called the House of Representatives.

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Census

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Population count.

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Apportion

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Divided into districts.

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Malapportionment

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Unequal representatives.

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12.3 content vocab

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12
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Line-item veto

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Governors in 43 states have the to veto specific parts of a bill.

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13
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Commute

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Reduce

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Parole

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An early release from prison

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12.4 content vocab

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.

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Justice of peace

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A judge

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Misdemeanor

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Courts almost always handle less serious crimes.

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Magistrate court

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Police courts that handle minor cases which cases such a traffic violations or disturbing the peace.

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Civil case

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Occurs when a person or group takes legal action against another person or group.

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Plaintiff

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People filing lawsuits

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Defendant

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People being sued

22
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Felony

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Murder, armed robberies, drug trafficking, and other major crimes.