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20 Cards in this Set
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Where is state has the same number of Representatives |
Equal representation |
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When each state has a number of Representatives based on its population |
Representatives by population |
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An act of levying war against the us or in adhering to their enemies giving them aid or comfort |
Treason |
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A court order to a person to deliver the imprisoned individual to court |
Writ of Habeas Corpus |
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Sign or give formal consent to |
Ratify |
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A minor change to a document |
Amendment |
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A solemn promise regarding one's future action or behavior |
Oath |
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The right to vote |
Suffrage |
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The minimum number of members that must be present to conduct business usually a majority |
Quorum |
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Troy turn a person accused of a crime to the state or jurisdiction where they are to stand trial |
Extradition |
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Enforce laws and is made up of the president, vice president, and cabinet |
Executive branch |
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Makes laws and is made up of the House of Representatives and Senate |
Legislative branch |
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Their job is to interpret laws and is made up of the supreme Court and federal courts |
Judicial branch |
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Weapons and ammunition |
Arms |
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To be stationed or lodged in a specific place |
Quarter |
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The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense |
Double jeopardy |
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A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body |
Veto |
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A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office |
Impeachment |
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Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge) |
Probable cause |
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Formally accused of or charged with a serious crime |
Indicted |
