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GHSGT Review - Civics
Elections and Responsibilities of Citizens Vocabulary Review for GHSGT
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History
11th Grade
03/02/2011

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civil life
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Refers to a citizen's role in society as a voter, political participant, and obeying the laws and rules of their community, state, and nation
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jury
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A group of people (12 in most trials, up to 40 on grand juries) who listen to evidence from both sides of a court case and render a verdict
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political process
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Steps used to elect representatives to office so they can begin the legislative process of making laws; sometimes broadened to include checks and balances
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public service
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Term used to describe someone serving in a political position or a position in which they have responsibilities to other citizens (e.g. legislators, presidents, postal workers, judges are public servants)
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constituencies
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The group of people a legislator is supposed to represent
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political parties
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Groups of people that try to influence the lawmaking process by nominating and trying to get candidates elected
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nomination
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The act of identifying someone to run for a particular office
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amendments
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A formal change to a document; most often used in reference to the Constitution
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