Unit 4: Living Document Vocabulary Packet

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inclusive

Broad, all-embracing, including everyone

<p>Broad, all-embracing, including everyone</p>
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judicial review

A principle that gives the courts the power to judge whether a law/act is unconstitutional

<p>A principle that gives the courts the power to judge whether a law/act is unconstitutional</p>
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amendment

A change or addition meant to improve a piece of legislation or a constitution

<p>A change or addition meant to improve a piece of legislation or a constitution</p>
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executive order

A directive issued by the president regarding the management of the federal government

<p>A directive issued by the president regarding the management of the federal government</p>
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recall

The process where an elected official may be removed from office by a vote of the people

<p>The process where an elected official may be removed from office by a vote of the people</p>
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tolerance

A sympathy for beliefs or practices that are different from your own

<p>A sympathy for beliefs or practices that are different from your own</p>
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diversity

The inclusion of different types of people and opinions

<p>The inclusion of different types of people and opinions</p>
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petition

A formal written request made to an official person and/or organization

<p>A formal written request made to an official person and/or organization</p>
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lobby

To promote the passage of legislation through influencing public officials

<p>To promote the passage of legislation through influencing public officials</p>
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campaign

A connected series of actions designed to bring a particular result (i.e., winning an election)

<p>A connected series of actions designed to bring a particular result (i.e., winning an election)</p>
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jurisprudence

A philosophy and/or set of beliefs about the law

<p>A philosophy and/or set of beliefs about the law</p>
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precedent

A legal decision that serves as a guide for future legal decisions

<p>A legal decision that serves as a guide for future legal decisions</p>