Vocab for Civics - Nate Willis by Nathan Willis _ Student - EastWakeHS https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1 Made with panache en-us 2021-05-09 21:56:32 UTC 2021-05-10 01:11:05 UTC hello@padlet.com rule of law - the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507031495 Everyone is subjected to rule of law.]]> 2021-05-09 21:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507031495 Supremacy Clause - establishes the Constitution and federal laws as the “supreme Law of the Land,” above state laws. nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507035476 Relying on the Supremacy Clause, the Court found the Virginia statute invalid.]]> 2021-05-09 22:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507035476 Writ of habeus corpus - the requirement that an arrested person be brought before a judge or court before being detained or imprisoned nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507038757 Because of the writ of habeus corpus, the criminal is brought before the judge.]]> 2021-05-09 22:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507038757 full faith and credit clause - full borrowing power of a government that pledges to fulfill its payment obligations in a timely manner nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507041820 it is hard to put full faith and credit clause in a sentence]]> 2021-05-09 22:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507041820 implied powers - political powers granted to the United States government that aren’t explicitly stated in the Constitution nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507043716 These implied powers are necessary for the function of any given governing body]]> 2021-05-09 22:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507043716 expressed powers - the powers that the Constitution, quite literally, expresses for the different branches of government nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507044374 For example, expressed powers dictate the powers of Congress in more detail]]> 2021-05-09 22:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507044374 nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507045212 2021-05-09 22:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507045212 reserved powers - a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority. nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507046047 The power remains as one of the reserve powers of the monarch]]> 2021-05-09 22:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507046047 concurrent powers - powers in nations with a federal system of government that are shared by both the State and the federal government nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507047776 taxation and borrowing money are examples]]> 2021-05-09 22:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507047776 impeach - to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507049757 Donald Trump was almost impeached.]]> 2021-05-09 22:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507049757 cloture - to close (a debate) by cloture nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507050803 sometimes the House needs to cloture so they can kill a bill.]]> 2021-05-09 22:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507050803 filibuster - the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507052125 Some politicians will use a filibuster to stall. ]]> 2021-05-09 22:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507052125 conference committee - a joint committee that is appointed to hold a conference on differing versions of a bill nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507053229 the bill was passed to the conference committee]]> 2021-05-09 22:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507053229 constituent - having power to frame or alter a political constitution or fundamental law, as distinguished from lawmaking power nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507054628 a constituent assembly.]]> 2021-05-09 22:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507054628 standing committee - permanent legislative panels established by the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate rules nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507055577 The standing committee is a permanent committee]]> 2021-05-09 22:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507055577 veto - the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc. nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507056382 The president has the power to veto. ]]> 2021-05-09 22:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507056382 jurisdiction - the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507057866 He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area.]]> 2021-05-09 22:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507057866 appeal - a formal question as to the correctness of a ruling by a presiding officer. nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507059171 There is no absolute right of appeal for all decisions rendered by a lower court or administrative agency]]> 2021-05-09 22:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507059171 due process - the regular administration of the law, according to which no individual may be denied his or her legal rights and all laws must conform to fundamental, accepted legal principles, as the right of the accused to confront his or her accusers. nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507060946 An example of due process is the use of eminent domain]]> 2021-05-09 22:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507060946 recidivism - repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime. nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507062400 One good way to reduce recidivism is to maintain family contact]]> 2021-05-09 22:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507062400 retribution - requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507264603 Out of fear of retribution, he prefers to remain anonymous.

]]> 2021-05-10 00:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507264603 restitution - the restoration of property or rights previously taken away, conveyed, or surrendered nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507270654 The victims are demanding full restitution]]> 2021-05-10 00:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507270654 incapacitation - the state of not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507273995 The prisoners were incapacitated ]]> 2021-05-10 00:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507273995 deterrence - discourage members of society from committing criminal acts out of fear of punishment nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507278564 We felt we had created deterrence with the actions we took]]> 2021-05-10 00:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507278564 precedent - any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507282286 The judgment set a new precedent]]> 2021-05-10 00:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507282286 plea bargain - an agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant whereby the defendant is allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge rather than risk conviction for a graver crime in order to avoid a protracted trial or to win the defendant's cooperation as a witness nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507285369 He reached a plea bargain with the authorities]]> 2021-05-10 01:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507285369 bail - property or money given as surety that a person released from custody will return at an appointed time nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507288053 He was released on bail]]> 2021-05-10 01:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507288053 extradition - the procedure by which a state or nation, upon receipt of a formal request by another state or nation, turns over to that second jurisdiction an individual charged with or convicted of a crime in that jurisdiction nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507291147 It won't be easy for them to escape extradition]]> 2021-05-10 01:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507291147 constitutionally - the quality of being constitutional nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507294088 The president is constitutionally prohibited from serving more than two terms in office]]> 2021-05-10 01:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507294088 propose - to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507298567 He proposed to the office that Jimmy should be a senate member.]]> 2021-05-10 01:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507298567 ratify - to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction nswillis https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507304016 to ratify a constitutional amendment.]]> 2021-05-10 01:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nswillis/5wsfp44xuhytnvb1/wish/1507304016