Citizens must: obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation and serve on juries.

The ________ is the principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern.

A persuasive technique that tries to persuade the reader to do, think, or buy something because it is popular or everyone is doing it

This is an unfair preference for, or dislike of something.

This is telling one side of the story as though there is no opposing view.

This is the opposite of name-calling; using words to make people feel happy, comfortable, or proud.

Attempting to convince the public that one's views reflect those of the common person.

An important person or famous figure endorses a product or person.

It is a group of people with common goals who organize to influence government.

Which party generally supports more government (especially social programs like welfare and food stamps, health care ) limiting gun rights and higher taxes?

Which party generally supports less government more gun rights and lower taxes? (they do want to spend more on defense)

A complaint

To cancel

A formal charge by a grand jury, which will lead to a trial for the defendant based on that charge: for example, murder.

An unsuccessful invasion of Cuba in 1961, which was sponsored by the United States. Its purpose was to overthrow Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

Targeting random people who are usually civilians with violence for a political purpose.

A prolonged war (1963-1972) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and Russians; and the non-communist armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States. Ended in a loss for the USA.

1962 issue that arose between the United States and the Soviet Union over a Soviet attempt to deploy nuclear missiles in Cuba

An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.

An agreement between 2 or more nations. Negotiated by the President and approved by the Senate.

the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States.

Advises the president on foreign policy affairs. He/She is the chief representative of the US to other countries.

type of government that centralizes all the powers of government into one central authority

An international organization formed after WW2 to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, and other Western European countries. This is our most important military treaty.

A system consisting of a league of independent states, each having essentially sovereign powers. The central government created by such a league has only limited powers over the states

a parliamentary government a system of government wherein the leader of the executive branch comes from the legislature and is not elected by the people

A system of government in which the power to rule is in the hands of a single individual

A government ruled by a few powerful people

A rule made by an administrative agency such as the environmental protection agency.

A law that would allow a person to be punished for an action that was not against the law when it was committed

A court order requiring authorities to bring a prisoner before the court so that the court can determine whether the prisoner is being held legally. This writ is part of due process.

False spoken comments that injure another's reputation

A written statement of a falsehood that tends to injure a person's reputation or character.

Separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences

Allows the gov. to take property for public use but also requires the gov. to provide just compensation for that property

Cruel and oppressive government or rule

A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.

Makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties superior to state laws.