Vocabulary by Brittany Pruett _ Student - EastWakeHS https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3 Brittany en-us 2019-01-24 13:42:29 UTC 2026-01-29 06:46:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Taxation without representation brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324288478 Imposing taxes on people who have no recourse against or control over taxing authority.]]> 2019-01-25 12:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324288478 Salutary Neglect brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324290412 A policy under British government regarding the North American colonies trade regulations.]]> 2019-01-25 12:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324290412 Articles of Confederation brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324291555 This is the "original" constitution for the 13 colonies before it was ratified.]]> 2019-01-25 12:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324291555 Social Contract brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324292540 An agreement among society to cooperate for social benefits.]]> 2019-01-25 13:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324292540 Common Sense brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324293157 A book written by Thomas Paine about independence from Great Britain to the 13 colonies.]]> 2019-01-25 13:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324293157 John Locke brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324293810 An English philosopher who believes all knowledge if from experience of life.]]> 2019-01-25 13:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324293810 Montesquieu brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324295077 A french man who was a judge and a philosopher. ]]> 2019-01-25 13:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324295077 Natural Rights brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324295962 "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" Basic law of life.]]> 2019-01-25 13:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324295962 Federalists brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324296689 A person who supports a system of government where states are under authority.]]> 2019-01-25 13:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324296689 Anti-Federalists brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324297244 People who supports a more stronger federal government.]]> 2019-01-25 13:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324297244 Federalists Papers brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324298085 A collection of articles to help ratify the U.S. Constitution.]]> 2019-01-25 13:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324298085 Great Compromise brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324298599 An agreement that small and large states that in part defined the legislative structure each state would have.]]> 2019-01-25 13:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324298599 Shay's Rebellion brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324299355 An uprising in Massachusetts ]]> 2019-01-25 13:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324299355 Constitutional Convention brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324300059 The gathering to write the new Constitution in Philadelphia.]]> 2019-01-25 13:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/324300059 Popular Sovereignty brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329029683 The principle that the authority of a state and its government are created by the people.
For ex: Authority to govern a state and Power of a king to rule his people.]]> 2019-02-08 00:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329029683 Separation of Powers brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329031834 The separation of powers is a model for governance.
For ex: legislative branch and executive branch, both do different powers.]]> 2019-02-08 00:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329031834 Checks and Balances brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329032442 Counterbalancing influences by which an system is consistent.
For ex: President veto a law passed by Congress but then they override the veto.]]> 2019-02-08 00:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329032442 Federalism brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329032755 Federal principle of a government
For ex: United states and Canada]]> 2019-02-08 00:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329032755 Rule of Law brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329033055 The authority and influence of law.
For ex: The Bill of Rights

]]> 2019-02-08 00:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329033055 Expressed Power brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329033364 The power of tax and spend for the defense and general welfare.
For ex: Power to tax and Laws of naturalization]]> 2019-02-08 00:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329033364 Implied Powers brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329033816 Powers authorized by the Constitution.
For ex: The Bank's existence]]> 2019-02-08 00:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329033816 Reserved Powers brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329034254 Non prohibited nor explicitly given by law.
For ex: Creating school systems and running state courts]]> 2019-02-08 00:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329034254 Concurrent Powers brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329034496 Powers of a federal government.
For ex: power tax and building roads.]]> 2019-02-08 00:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329034496 Judicial Review brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329034743 Review by the US Supreme Court.
For ex: State/ local laws and judicial error.]]> 2019-02-08 00:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/329034743 Cloture brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336811859 A process of ending a debate.
Ex: Ending a debate over changing the Senate rules.]]> 2019-03-01 12:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336811859 Filibuster brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336812351 An action like a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in legislative assembly.
Ex: Strom Thurmond]]> 2019-03-01 12:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336812351 Conference Committee brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336813819 A temporary panel composed of HOR and Senate from a disagreement.
Ex: Alabama Senate and House]]> 2019-03-01 12:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336813819 Constituent brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336816526 Being a part of a whole.
Ex: 3/5 Compromise]]> 2019-03-01 12:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336816526 Lobbyist brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336816940 An activist who seeks to persuade members  of the gov't to enact legislation that would benefit their group.
Ex: ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)]]> 2019-03-01 12:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336816940 Pocket veto brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336817634 An indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late.
Ex: President Barack Obama will not sign a bill that consumer advocates say would allow banks to more easily send homes into foreclosure.]]> 2019-03-01 13:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336817634 Interest Group brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336819242 An organization of people who share a common interest in work.
Ex: U.S. Chamber of Commerce]]> 2019-03-01 13:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336819242 Standing Committee brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336820545 A permanent committee that meets regularly.
Ex: Armed forces
  ]]> 2019-03-01 13:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336820545 Veto brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336830583 A constitutional right to reject a decision.
Ex: If the president vetoes a law on legalizing marijuana]]> 2019-03-01 13:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336830583 Original Jurisdiction brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336831297 The power to hear a case for the first time.
Ex: The first court date of a case.]]> 2019-03-01 13:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336831297 Appellate Jurisdiction brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336831865 2019-03-01 13:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336831865 Judicial Process brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336832613 The steps in the course of the administration of justice through the established system of courts.
Ex: The process of being found guilty or not.]]> 2019-03-01 13:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336832613 Recidivism Rate brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336834154 The rate of prisoners and their time they have to serve.
Ex: study finding inmates released from state prisons have a five-year recidivism rate of 76.6%.]]> 2019-03-01 13:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336834154 Administrative Law brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336834900 The body of law that regulates the operation and procedures of government agencies.
Ex: Boards or commissions.]]> 2019-03-01 13:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/336834900 Civil Law brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337432178 The system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
Ex: Murder, assault]]> 2019-03-04 12:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337432178 Constitutional Law brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337433165 A body of law which defines the role, powers, and structure of a state.
Ex: Discrimination]]> 2019-03-04 12:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337433165 Criminal Law brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337435942 A system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes.
Ex: Theft]]> 2019-03-04 12:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337435942 Jurisdiction brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337438022 The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
Ex: Bankruptcy]]> 2019-03-04 13:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337438022 Precedent brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337438713 An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Ex: Brown V.S. Board of Education]]> 2019-03-04 13:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337438713 Statutory Law brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337439263 Is written law set down by a body of legislature or by a singular legislator. 
Ex: Civil Rights Act]]> 2019-03-04 13:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337439263 Common Law brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337439952 The part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes.
Ex: Judge says people have duty to read contracts.]]> 2019-03-04 13:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337439952 Tort brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337440884 A wrongful act or an infringement of a right.
Ex: Throwing a punch in a fight]]> 2019-03-04 13:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/337440884 Diversity brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347840015 State of being a variety.
Ex: Someone mixed with multiple things or have multiple talents]]> 2019-04-02 21:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347840015 Tolerance brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347840429 The ability or willingness to tolerate something.
Ex: Someone able to tolerate someone else's attitude]]> 2019-04-02 21:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347840429 Plurality brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347841100 The fact or state of being plural.
Ex: Multiple votes.]]> 2019-04-02 21:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347841100 Majority brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347842298 the greater number.
Trump got more votes then Hilary.]]> 2019-04-02 21:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347842298 Political Party brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347842763 Group of people, often with common views, who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.
Ex: Republican and Democrat party]]> 2019-04-02 21:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347842763 Liberal brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347843478 open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
Ex: Education]]> 2019-04-02 21:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347843478 Conservative brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347843746 Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation.
Ex: Religion]]> 2019-04-02 21:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347843746 Plank brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347844090 A fundamental point of a political or other program. ]]> 2019-04-02 21:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347844090 Platform brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347844561 The declared policy of a political party or group.
Ex: The Democratic's party platform.]]> 2019-04-02 21:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347844561 One Party System brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347845005 A party within one state.
Ex: The Soviet union]]> 2019-04-02 21:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347845005 Two Party System brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347845295 Between 2 political parties.
Ex: Republican VS Democrats.]]> 2019-04-02 21:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347845295 Multi Party System brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347845568 Multiple parties across the US.
Ex: An election in the beginning with more then 2 part]]> 2019-04-02 21:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347845568 Straight Ticket Voting brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347845941 Practice of voting for every candidate]]> 2019-04-02 21:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347845941 Split Ticket Voting brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347846357 2019-04-02 21:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347846357 Recall Election brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347846760 Voters can remove an elected official from office.
Ex: US removing trump ]]> 2019-04-02 21:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347846760 Primary Election brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347847075 ppoint delegates to a party conference.
Ex: ]]> 2019-04-02 21:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/347847075 National Convention brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348459775 A convention of a major political party.
Ex: Every 4 years the parties have one.]]> 2019-04-04 11:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348459775 Electoral College brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348461525 538 electors and 270 electoral votes.]]> 2019-04-04 11:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348461525 Incumbent brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348461894 A duty or responsibility.
Ex: My responsibility to keep my room clean.]]> 2019-04-04 11:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348461894 Special Interest Group brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348462439 2019-04-04 11:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348462439 Lobbyist brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348463413 An activist who seeks to persuade members of the government to enact legislation that would benefit their group.
Ex: American Civil Liberties Union]]> 2019-04-04 11:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348463413 Apathy brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348463897 Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Ex: Stopping someone from being depressed.]]> 2019-04-04 11:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348463897 Propaganda brpruett https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348464414 Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Ex: Name calling]]> 2019-04-04 11:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brpruett/i03twm9i9se3/wish/348464414