Austin: US History-Unit 2 Vocabulary

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U.S. Constitution that made direct election of senators by state

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17th amendment

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First form of social insurance to provide cash and medical care when employees suffer work related injuries.

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workers compensation

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Lowest amount employers can legally pay employees.

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minimum wage

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The practice of submitting to the popular vote.

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referendum

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Lowest age required to work.

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minimum age

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Power of voters to demand removal of elected official

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recall

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Political process in which a referendum can be triggered by voters

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initiative