Unit 4: Civics and Political Participation Flashcards
Civil Trial Definition
a trial that occurs to settle a legal dispute between two parties
Conscription Definition
the process by which a government raises a military force by requiring people to serve under penalty of law
Criminal Trial Definition
a trial where the government has brought charges against a person that accuses them of breaking a law
Excise Tax Definition
a tax that is paid on certain goods, services, or activities to discourage their purchase or cover costs of production
Grand Jury Definition
a jury used to determine if there is enough evidence to charge a person with a crime
Income Tax Definition
a tax that is paid based on the amount of money that a person earns
Payroll Tax Definition
a percentage of wages, salary, and tips paid to a taxing authority
Property Tax Definition
a tax that is assessed based on the value of property that a person owns
Rule of Law Definition
the idea that all people in the society are bound by the law
Sales Tax Definition
a tax that is paid based on the value of goods and services purchased
Subpoena Definition
an order issued by a court that commands a person named on the subpoena to appear and testify
Trial Jury Definition
a jury used in both criminal and civil cases to decide who wins
Civic Responsibility Definition
an action U.S. citizens perform to support a democratic society
General Election Definition
an election used to determine who will be elected to public office
Initiative Petition Definition
a process by which citizens can make public policy by circulating a petition, gaining an appropriate number of signatures, and then forcing a vote on a specific question or proposition
