Chapter 3 Vocab writing Flashcards
petition
an appeal
balanced budget
plan requiring that what the government spends will not exceed its income.
impeach
to accuse a public official of misconduct in office.
treaty
a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries.
executive agreement
an agreement made between the president and a head of state.
judicial restraint
philosophy that supreme court should avoid taking initiative on social and political issues.
judicial activism
philosophy that the supreme court should play an ACTIVE role in shaping national policies by addressing social and political issues
prior restraint
government censorship of information before it is published of broadcast
probable cause
a reasonable basis to believe a person or premises is linked to a crime
search warrant
an order signed by a judge describing a specific place to be searched for specific items.
arrest warrant
an order signed by a judge naming the individual to be arrested for a specific crime
due process of law
Principle in 5th ammendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials and other actions against individuals.
eminent domain
the power of the government to take private property for public use
lame duck
an outgoing official serving out the remainder of a term, after retiring or being defeated for re-election.
poll taxes
money paid in order to vote.
