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State's right |
the rights belonging to the various states, especially with reference tothe strict interpretation of the Constitution, by which all rights notdelegated by the Constitution to the federal government belong to thestates. |
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Secede |
to withdraw formally from an alliance, federation, or association, asfrom a political union, a religious organization |
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Nullify |
to render or declare legally void or inoperative:to nullify a contract. |
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Suffrage |
the right to vote |
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Veto |
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body. |
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Spoils System |
In politics and government, a spoils system (also known as a patronage system) is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party |
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Relocate |
move to a new place and establish one's home or business there. |