Chapter 2-4 Vocab Flashcards
Appeals
To take a case to a higher court for a rehearing.
Arbitration
A way of settling a dispute without going to trial.
Bills
A draft of a proposed law being considered by a legislature.
Extradition
The legal process in which one country or state asks another to surrender a suspected or convicted criminal.
Grassroots lobbyist
A person who works to convince a lawmaker to vote for or against a particular issue by participating in rallies or campaigns.
Initiative
A procedure by which voters can propose a law and submit it for approval.
Legislative intent
What the lawmakers who passed a law wanted the law to mean.
Lobbying
Influencing or persuading legislators to take action to introduce a bill or vote a certain way on a proposed law.
Mediation
The act or process of resolving a dispute between two or more parties.
Negotiation
The process of discussing an issue to reach a settlement or agreement.
Ombudsperson
A person who has the power to investigate reported complaints and help achieve fair settlements.
Ordinances
A county or city law.
Precedent
Court decision on a legal question that guides future cases with similar questions.
Public hearings
Proceedings that are open to the public.
Recall
The removal of an elected official from office by a vote of the people.
