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-a large meeting to discuss issue.
-The lawmaking body of the U.S |
Congress
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-governed by the people, directly or through elected representatives.
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democratic
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a ruler with complete power.
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dictator.
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to give support or approvel
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endorse.
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a gathering for public discussion
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forum
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related to courts judges and trials.
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judicial
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a law or group of laws
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legislative
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a country or government headed by a king or queen.
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monarchy
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a town or city that has local powers of government
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municipulity
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-to reject or forbid
- a vote that rejects or forbids a decision |
veto
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unable to pay debts, finically ruined.
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bankrupt
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a person being accused in a court of law
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defendant
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easily seen or understood; obvious.
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evident
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-a person who runs from the law
-running away or fleeing from the law |
fugitive
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fair or morally right
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just
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the crime of stealing
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larceny
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not strict or demanding ; forgiving ;generous
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lenient
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a statement given as evidence in a trial
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testimony
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-the decision rejected by a jury
-a conclusion or judgement |
verdict
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-someone who has heard or seen something
-to see something. |
witness
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