CH 6 Terms

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impeach

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To bring charges against a public official.

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Executive orders

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Non-legislative directives issued by the U.S. president in certain circumstances; executive orders have the force of congressional law.

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Majority rule

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The idea that policies are decided by the greatest number of people.

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Search warrant

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A judge's order authorizing the search of a person's home or property to look for evidence of a crime.

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Indict

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To formally accuse

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Eminent domain

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The government's power to take personal property to benefit the public

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Deport

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To send an immigrant back to his or her country of origin.

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Political action committee

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An organization that collects money to distribute to candidates who support the same issues as the contributors.

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Veto

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The power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law unless overridden.

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Pardons

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Freedom from punishment.