Chapter 13 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Belief that government actions should meet the needs of society; practical approach to problems and affairs
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Pragmatism
2
Q
Election in which nominations of candidates for office are made by voters
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Direct Primary
3
Q
Procedure enabling citizens to propose a bill by petitioning with a specific number of signatures from registered voters
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Initiative
4
Q
process by which people can vote directly on a proposed law
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Referendum
5
Q
removing of an elected official by voters in a special election
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Recall
6
Q
test to show if immigrants could read
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Literacy test
7
Q
Application by religious organizations of Christian principles to social problems
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Social Gospel
