Civics and Economics Vocab. by Michaela Mitchell _ Student - EastWakeHS https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx 4th Period Civics en-us 2019-10-11 17:24:22 UTC 2019-12-16 13:31:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Business Cycle mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396803662 Definition: The constant fluctuation of total business activity
Sentence: The business cycle for a company was on a major decrease and it caused layoffs.  ]]> 2019-10-11 17:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396803662 Contraction mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804425 Definition: General decrease because of high employment, falling wages, and low inflation
Sentence: The economy suffered from a period of contraction after unknown oil prices fall.]]> 2019-10-11 17:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804425 Peak/Prosperity mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804561 Definition: The highest point of demand
Sentence: The stocks hit the peak of success in the early 2000's.]]> 2019-10-11 17:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804561 Expansion mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804695 Definition: Economic Recovery
Sentence: The expansion made the company ecstatic for future growth.]]> 2019-10-11 17:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804695 Trough mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804798 Definition: A low point
Sentence:  As the company started to lose customers they began to fall into a trough.]]> 2019-10-11 17:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804798 Recession mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804913 Definition: A period of general economic decline
Sentence: Due to recession, there are a lot of things we could not due anymore, that was previously done. ]]> 2019-10-11 17:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804913 Depression mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804993 Definition: Business activity drops significantly
Sentence: Banks went through depression in the 1930's.]]> 2019-10-11 17:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396804993 Monetary Policy mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805079 Definition: Regulation of money supply and interest rates
Sentence: In class we did am assignment on monetary policy to see how the fed funds function.]]> 2019-10-11 17:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805079 Federal Reserve (FED) mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805153 Definition: Lends money, reserves and bank notes to member banks
Sentence: The Federal Reserve is responsible for monetary decisions in the United States.]]> 2019-10-11 17:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805153 Easy Money Policy mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805293 Definition: Expanding the economy through government policy to make money more accessible.
Sentence: Accessing credit falls under the easy money policy.]]> 2019-10-11 17:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805293 Tight Money Policy mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805432 Definition: Increases money supply by lower interest rates.
Sentence: The tight money policy was necessary to contain inflation.]]> 2019-10-11 17:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805432 Reserve Requirement mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805546 Definition: The amount of money the Federal Reserve has to hold
Sentence: The reserve requirement allows us to have a sense of security. ]]> 2019-10-11 17:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805546 Fiscal Policy mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805625 Definition: Decisions made by the President and Congress regarding government spending and taxations
Sentence: The fiscal policy allows us to trust the government to handle our money. ]]> 2019-10-11 17:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805625 National Debt mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805707 Definition: All previously incurred annual federal deficits
Sentence: The national debt continues to increase rapidly.]]> 2019-10-11 17:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805707 Budget Deficit mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805810 Definition:  The amount that exceeds its income over a period of time
Sentence: The government has had a budget deficit because they continue to spend more than they bring in from taxes.]]> 2019-10-11 17:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805810 Budget Surplus mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805920 Definition: The amount government's, company's, or ones personal income
Sentence: Upon finding a budget surplus, it could possibly be a good time for a risky investment.]]> 2019-10-11 17:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396805920 Progressive Tax mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806030 Definition: Higher class pays larger taxes than the lower class
Sentence: The progressive tax makes more sense for lower income families.]]> 2019-10-11 17:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806030 Regressive Tax mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806117 Definition: Taxing lower class a larger percent than higher class
Sentence: A regression tax makes no sense in terms of a lower class because they are lower class for a reason.]]> 2019-10-11 17:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806117 Proportional Tax mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806185 Definition: A system in which all incomes are taxed the same
Sentence: The Republican party is usually in favor of proportional tax.]]> 2019-10-11 17:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806185 Globalization mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806321 Definition: The process of increasing the connectivity of the world's market and businesses.
Sentence: Increased globalization was encouraging.]]> 2019-10-11 17:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806321 Trade Deficit mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806420 Definition: Negative balance of trade
Sentence: By running into trade deficit, it will slow down business.]]> 2019-10-11 17:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806420 Trade Surplus mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806564 Definition: Positive balance of trade
Sentence: The trade surplus was on the top of the list of importance to tell the president.]]> 2019-10-11 17:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806564 Comparative Advantage mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806674 Definition: Someone or a group doing an assignment more efficiently
Sentence: Accessing the material at a lower price gives us a comparative advantage.]]> 2019-10-11 17:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806674 Absolute Advantage mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806785 Definition: The ability of someone producing better material than the good, service or product than competitors.
Sentence: Apple has an absolute advantage over Android because of its high demand and technology.]]> 2019-10-11 17:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806785 Favorable Balance of Trade mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806890 Definition: Exports excess imports
Sentence: Nations try to keep a favorable balance of trade.]]> 2019-10-11 17:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806890 Unfavorable Balance of Trade mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806974 Definition: The value of imports exceeding the value of exports 
Sentence: ]]> 2019-10-11 17:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396806974 Outsourcing mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396807041 Definition: Work done for a company that was not done employees
Sentence: The company got help on their late work by outsourcing to other workers.]]> 2019-10-11 17:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396807041 NAFTA mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396807127 Definition: An agreement reached by the United States, Canada, and Mexico that cancelled out tariffs and eliminated fees and other problems to encourage free trade between the three North American countries
Sentence: Many tariffs cancelled out by NAFTA were related to agriculture, textile and automobiles.]]> 2019-10-11 17:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/396807127 Salutary Neglect mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981187 Definition: British unofficial policy to relax strict regulations
Sentence: The end of salutary neglect marked a new era.]]> 2019-10-22 16:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981187 Taxation without representation mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981321 Definition: Being taxed by government without the benefit of an elected official
Sentence: In the House of Burgesses, opposition to taxation without representation was led by Patrick Henry and Richard Henry Lee, among others.]]> 2019-10-22 16:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981321 Articles of Confederation mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981491 Definition: The first government after the Revolutionary War
Sentence: Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government's power was limited.]]> 2019-10-22 16:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981491 “Common Sense” mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981635 Definition: Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine about promoting independence from Great Britain
Sentence: I wonder what would have happened if Thomas Paine never wrote " Common Sense" to leave Great Britain.]]> 2019-10-22 16:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981635 Natural Rights mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981846 Definition: "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
Sentence:  Many people like to live by the natural rights. ]]> 2019-10-22 16:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400981846 Social Contract mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982020 Definition: A man’s natural state is free but man chooses to form a government to protect his property
Sentence: A marriage contract is a social contract, not just an agreement between the bonded pair.]]> 2019-10-22 16:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982020 John Locke mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982189 Definition: Most influential Enlightenment thinker
Sentence: In 1690, John Locke argued that prices vary in proportion to the quantity of money.]]> 2019-10-22 16:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982189 Montesquieu mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982341 Definition: French political analyst during the Age of Enlightenment
Sentence: Montesquieu withdrew from the practice of law to devote himself to study and writing.]]> 2019-10-22 16:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982341 Rousseau mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982604 Definition: Influenced the Enlightenment throughout Europe
Sentence: Rousseau was also employed to paint architectural objects and landscapes in the palace of Hampton Court.]]> 2019-10-22 16:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982604 Bill of Rights mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982726 Definition: Added to the US Constitution that satisfied the Anti-Federalists
Sentence: Sarah would ask many questions about the Bill of Rights, first amendment and the Constitution. ]]> 2019-10-22 16:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982726 Federalist Papers mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982823 Definition: A collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
Sentence: The Federalist Papers has long been a favorite testing ground for researchers trying out new writing style methods.]]> 2019-10-22 16:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400982823 Federalists mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983279 Definition: They believed in the Constitution
Sentence: Federalist were the first American political party.]]> 2019-10-22 16:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983279 Anti-Federalists mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983394 Definition: Political party opposed the ratification of the US Constitution
Sentence: Anti-federalist resistant to the Constitution by repeatedly raising objections to the slave trade clause]]> 2019-10-22 16:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983394 Constitutional Convention mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983527 Definition: Gathering for congress to write a new constitution
Sentence:  The monarch is bound by constitutional convention to act on the advice of the Government.]]> 2019-10-22 16:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983527 Great Compromise mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983634 Definition: An agreement made between big states and small states on how much power states would have under the United States Constitution
Sentence: The Great Compromise allowed senators that were allocated by state and representatives by population.]]> 2019-10-22 16:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983634 Shay’s Rebellion mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983916 Definition: A rebellion was led by farmers in Massachusetts
Sentence: The Shays rebellion had served as a useful object-lesson.]]> 2019-10-22 16:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400983916 ⅗ Compromise mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400984038 Definition: Settled the dispute of how slaves should be counted for the purpose of representation
Sentence: The three-fifth Compromise gave power to the white man and barely gave slaves the right to vote.]]> 2019-10-22 16:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400984038 New Jersey Plan mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400984141 Definition: A state be represented equally in Congress
Sentence: The New Jersey plan was put forward in response to the Virginia Plan.]]> 2019-10-22 16:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400984141 Virginia Plan mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400984341 Definition:  A state be represented in Congress by population
Sentence: The Virginia Plan was refined and enlarged but held most of its initial structure after two weeks of debate.]]> 2019-10-22 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400984341 Virginia House of Burgesses mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400984560 Definition: The representative assembly in the colonies
Sentence: The Virginia House of Burgesses condemned acts even before they took effect.]]> 2019-10-22 16:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/400984560 Popular Sovereignty mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022173 Definition: Authority for state by government
2 Examples: 
- Bleeding Kansas 
- Consent of the governed]]> 2019-10-29 17:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022173 Separation of Powers mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022307 Definition:  Division of the government to have equal powers  through the government
2 Examples:
- 3 branches of government 
- Stolen Valor Act: Passed because of people saying they were military and making up stories for the honor of it and medals. ]]> 2019-10-29 17:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022307 Checks and Balances mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022411 Definition: Various procedures set in place to reduce mistakes, prevent improper behavior, or decrease the risk of centralization of power
2 Examples:
- President vetos a law passed by congress 
- Supreme Court declares a law passed by congress unconstitutional ]]> 2019-10-29 17:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022411 Federalism mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022523 Definition: A system of government in which gives states a shared power with national government
2 Examples:
- Marbury vs. Madison
- The power to tax rests with the Congress, specifically with the House of Representatives]]> 2019-10-29 17:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022523 Rule of Law mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022621 Definition: A state of order in which events conform to a law
2 Examples:
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of press]]> 2019-10-29 17:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022621 Expressed Powers mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022729 Definition: Powers specifically written in the Constitution
2 Examples:
-The Power to tax and spend for the defense and general welfare of the U.S.
-Establish laws of naturalization]]> 2019-10-29 17:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022729 Implied Powers mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022878 Definition: Powers of U.S. government which have not been explicitly granted by the Constitution
2 Examples:
-Congress passes legislation on national health care based on the power granted to Congress by the Constitution.
- Constitution doesn't say that Congress has the right to establish a bank, but its defenders claimed that one was necessary to carry out the Congress' power to collect taxes]]> 2019-10-29 17:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022878 Reserved Powers mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022942 Definition: Political power that is not prohibited by the constitution, but instead is reserved by the constitution
2 Examples: 
-Establishing local government
- Regulating trade within a state]]> 2019-10-29 17:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404022942 Concurrent Powers mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404023000 Definition: Shared power between Federal and state government
2 Examples:
-Power to tax
-Create lower courts]]> 2019-10-29 17:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/404023000 Cloture mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420192814 Definition: When 60 senators vote to stop filibuster
Example:  If all 100 senators voted on a cloture motion, 67 of those votes would have to be for cloture for it to pass]]> 2019-12-05 13:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420192814 Filibuster mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420192916 Definition: Only happen in Senate- when a senator tries to prevent voting 
Example: The senate tried to hold off voting because they wanted the best results]]> 2019-12-05 13:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420192916 Conference committee mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420192986 Definition: When members of the HOR and senate compromise on differences in a bill before it goes to President 
Example:  They were convened to resolve bicameral differences on major and controversial legislation]]> 2019-12-05 13:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420192986 Constituent mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193064 Definition: Being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect an official
Example: Registered voter
]]> 2019-12-05 13:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193064 Lobbyist mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193199 Definition: Act of a person attempting to persuade the officials of actions, polices or decisions
Example:]]> 2019-12-05 13:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193199 Pocket veto mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193284 Definition: President outs bill aside for 10 days and if congress has adjourned it does not become a law
Example: The bill of increase of pay for state employees was pocket vetoed ]]> 2019-12-05 13:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193284 Interest group mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193377 Definition: People that influence public policy
Example: Civil rights, elections]]> 2019-12-05 13:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193377 Standing committee mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193527 Definition: A committee that meets regularly 
Example: Armed Services, Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry

]]> 2019-12-05 13:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193527 Veto mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193631 Definition: President rejects bill
Example: The President did not like the bill brought to him about dropping the age of drinking so he vetoed it]]> 2019-12-05 13:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193631 Original jurisdiction mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193725 Definition: Supreme court hears the cases directly without seeing a lower court first
Example:  The 1998 case of State of New Jersey v. State of New York.]]> 2019-12-05 13:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193725 Appellate jurisdiction mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193853 Definition: Higher court looks over a lower court's decision
Example: Appeals court might find that the trial judge improperly disallowed evidence that should have been seen by the jury]]> 2019-12-05 13:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193853 Judicial process mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193981 Definition: Steps gone through in the court system for a legal dispute 
Example: A drunk driver receives a specific sentence as a result of precedent.]]> 2019-12-05 13:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420193981 Recidivism rate mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194074 Definition: Number of prisoners that return to prison after being released from prison or jail
Example: The percent of inmates have increased tremendously]]> 2019-12-05 13:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194074 Administrative law mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194200 Definition: Law that regulates procedures and operations of government agencies 
Example: Regulation of the Social Security Administration]]> 2019-12-05 13:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194200 Civil law mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194307 Definition: Dispute between to  people within the community 
Example: Property damage]]> 2019-12-05 13:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194307 Constitutional law mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194410 Definition: Body of that the dictates the roles, powers and structure of government 
Example: Schenck v. United States]]> 2019-12-05 13:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194410 Criminal law mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194534 Definition: Law concerned with the punishment of those with who committed criminal activities
Example: Drinking and driving, murder, theft and assault]]> 2019-12-05 13:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194534 Jurisdiction mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194638 Definition: The extent of which law officials have power
Example: A police officer cannot go out of the town of Zebulon because that is their jurisdiction. ]]> 2019-12-05 13:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194638 Precedent mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194713 Definition: Decision based on future decision
Example: Brown v. Board of Education]]> 2019-12-05 13:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194713 Statutory law mlmitchell2 https://padlet.com/mlmitchell2/vv4dw1nl54mx/wish/420194803 Definition: Law passed by legislative 
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