Civics Key Vocab. YEAR LONG

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Judicial Review

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The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

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Judiciary

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The system of courts that interprets and applies the law.

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Jurisdiction

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The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

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Justice

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The principle of fairness; the administration of the law.

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Law

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A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions.

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Law of Blood

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Principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the nationality of their parents.

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Law of Soil

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Principle that a person's nationality is determined by place of birth.

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Laws

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Rules made by government to maintain order and protect persons and property.

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Legislative

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The branch of government responsible for making laws.

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Legislative Branch

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The part of government that writes, debates, and passes laws.