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| Refers to a citizen's role in society as a voter, political participant, and obeying the laws and rules of their community, state, and nation |
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| A group of people (12 in most trials, up to 40 on grand juries) who listen to evidence from both sides of a court case and render a verdict |
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| Steps used to elect representatives to office so they can begin the legislative process of making laws; sometimes broadened to include checks and balances |
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| Term used to describe someone serving in a political position or a position in which they have responsibilities to other citizens (e.g. legislators, presidents, postal workers, judges are public servants) |
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| The group of people a legislator is supposed to represent |
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| Groups of people that try to influence the lawmaking process by nominating and trying to get candidates elected |
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| The act of identifying someone to run for a particular office |
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| A formal change to a document; most often used in reference to the Constitution |
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