Chapter 6 Flashcards
Majority Rule
the idea that policies are decided by the greatest number of people
Petition
to make a formal request of the government
Search Warrant
a judge’s order authorizing the search of a person’s home or property to look for evidence of a crime
Due Process
the fair application of the law
Indict
To formally accuse
Double Jeopardy
the act of trying a person twice for the same crime
Eminent Domain
the government’s power to take personal property to benefit the public
Naturalized Citizen
a person born in another country who has been granted citizenship in the United States
Deport
to send an immigrant back to his or her country of origin
Draft
a system of required service in the armed forces
Interest Groups
a group of people who share common interests for political action
Political Action Committees
an organization that collects money to distribute to candidates who support the same issues as the contributors
