Government Terms

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Jurisdiction

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a court's authority to hear and decide a case

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Majority

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more than half

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Minority

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less than half

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Ratify

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approve formally, confirm, verify

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suffrage

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the right to vote

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Revenue

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incoming money from taxes or other sources

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Debt

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money borrowed and not yet paid back

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Petition

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a formal request for government action

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Legislative Branch

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The lawmaking branch of government, Congress

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Executive Branch

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The branch of government that enforces the laws, The President