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Magna Carta (1215)
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The official document that the nobles of England forced King John to sign, that limited the power of the King.
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Fundamental principles
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1.Limited government
2.Rule of law |
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Limited government
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Government is not all-power and only has the power the people give it.
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Rule of law
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Everyone,even government leaders, are bound by the law (even the King!)
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Bicameral
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A legislature consisting of two parts or houses.
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Charter
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Written document granting land and authority to set up colonial governments.
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Colony
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A group of people who leave their native country to form in a new land a settlement.
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Confederation
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A group of individuals or state governments.
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Consent
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To permit, approve, or agree.
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Democracy
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A government in which citizens hold the power to rule .
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Majority
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A number that is more than half of the total number.
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Minority
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The smaller part or number that forms less than half of the whole.
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Representative
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A person who represents a constituency or community in a legislative body.
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Bias
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To cause partiality or favoritism. Presenting only one side of the story.
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Propaganda
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To spread certain ideas that may involve misleading message designed to manipulate people.
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Political Action Committee
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Political organizations established by corporations, labor unions, and other special interest groups designed to support candidates by contributing money.
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Reform
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To improve or change to a better form.
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Media
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The means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, and the internet that reach or influence people widely.
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Lobby/Lobbying/Lobbylist
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Representatives of interest group who contract lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making.
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Special interest group
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An organization of people with some common interest who try to influence government decisions
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Electoral Collage
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A group of people named by each state legislative to select the President and Vice President
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Editorial
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An article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, or editors
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Winner take all
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A system in which the candidate who wins the popular vote in a state usually receives all of the state's electoral voters
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Bias
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To cause partiality or favoritism. Presenting only one side of the story.
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Propaganda
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To spread certain ideas that may involve misleading message designed to manipulate people.
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Political Action Committee
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Political organizations established by corporations, labor unions, and other special interest groups designed to support candidates by contributing money.
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Reform
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To improve or change to a better form.
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Media
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The means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, and the internet that reach or influence people widely.
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Lobby/Lobbying/Lobbylist
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Representatives of interest group who contract lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making.
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Special interest group
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An organization of people with some common interest who try to influence government decisions
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Electoral Collage
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A group of people named by each state legislative to select the President and Vice President
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Editorial
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An article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, or editors
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Winner take all
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A system in which the candidate who wins the popular vote in a state usually receives all of the state's electoral voters
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Freedom of Speech
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The right to share your ideas and thoughts
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Freedom of religion
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The right to practice your beliefs
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Freedom of Press
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No censorship of newspapers, movies, tv, or internet
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Freedom of Assembly
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The right to peacefully assemble
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Freedom of Petition
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The right to write a request to a government official
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Rule of law
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The government and those who are govern are bound by laws as are those who are governed.
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Constitution
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Detailed, written plan for government. (Rule for how government makes decisions.)
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1st Amendment
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Five freedoms
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14th Amendment
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Defines citizenship ,due process.
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Citizen
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Anyone who is born or natrualized
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Duties
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1. Obey laws
2. Pay taxes 3. Serve in armed forces if drafted 4. Serve on a jury or as a witness in court (called) |
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Legal consequences
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a. Fines
b. Contempt of court c. Jail |
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Responsibilities
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1. Register and vote
2. Hold elected office 3. Participate in political campaigns 4. Keep informed regarding issues 5. Respect the rights of others 6. Communicate with government officials 7. Save in voluntary government appointed positions |
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Recruit
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To strengthen or supply new members to an organization.
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Nominate
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To propose someone for appointment or election to office.
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Electorate/ Elect/ Elector
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The people who are eligible to vote in elections.
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Candidate
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A person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office.
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Conservative
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A description of a person's political opinions. Usually prefer small government. Often support change and reform.
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Liberal
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A description of a person's political opinions. Usually feel only government can solve big problems. Often support change and reform.
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Platform
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A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on the election issues.
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Campaign
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All the activities that a candidate and their supporting political party do to get elected to public office.
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Freedom of Speech
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The right to share your ideas and thoughts
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Freedom of religion
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The right to practice your beliefs
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Freedom of Press
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No censorship of newspapers, movies, tv, or internet
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Freedom of Assembly
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The right to peacefully assemble
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Freedom of Petition
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The right to write a request to a government official
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Rule of law
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The government and those who are govern are bound by laws as are those who are governed.
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Constitution
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Detailed, written plan for government. (Rule for how government makes decisions.)
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1st Amendment
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Five freedoms
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14th Amendment
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Defines citizenship ,due process.
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Citizen
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Anyone who is born or natrualized
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Duties
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1. Obey laws
2. Pay taxes 3. Serve in armed forces if drafted 4. Serve on a jury or as a witness in court (called) |
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Legal consequences
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a. Fines
b. Contempt of court c. Jail |
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Responsibilities
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1. Register and vote
2. Hold elected office 3. Participate in political campaigns 4. Keep informed regarding issues 5. Respect the rights of others 6. Communicate with government officials 7. Save in voluntary government appointed positions |
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Recruit
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To strengthen or supply new members to an organization.
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Nominate
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To propose someone for appointment or election to office.
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Electorate/ Elect/ Elector
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The people who are eligible to vote in elections.
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Candidate
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A person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office.
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Conservative
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A description of a person's political opinions. Usually prefer small government. Often support change and reform.
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Liberal
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A description of a person's political opinions. Usually feel only government can solve big problems. Often support change and reform.
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Platform
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A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on the election issues.
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Campaign
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All the activities that a candidate and their supporting political party do to get elected to public office.
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