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A legislative tactic used in the U.S. Senate to delay or block a vote on a bill or nomination by prolonging debate or using other procedural means.
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The legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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The rules and guidelines created by government agencies to control and manage activities, behaviors, or processes within society
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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units, like states
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The political doctrine that emphasizes the rights and powers of individual states, asserting that states have authority over their own affairs, particularly in opposition to federal authority.
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The process of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one political party over another.
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A complex system of administration that manages and organizes government functions, typically characterized by a hierarchical structure and a set of formal rules and procedures.
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The body of government employees who are hired based on merit and qualifications to perform various administrative functions in the public sector.
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The process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts to reflect changes in population and ensure fair representation.
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The power of an official, particularly the president, to reject a decision or proposal made by a legislative body.
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The authority of a state or nation to govern itself and make its own decisions without external interference.
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The authority of a court to hear and decide cases, which is determined by factors such as the type of case, the geographic area, and the level of government involved.
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A a legal principle or rule established in a previous court case that is binding or persuasive in future cases with similar circumstances.
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The legal right of an individual or entity to bring a lawsuit in court.
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The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint against another party, known as the defendant.
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The power of courts to examine and invalidate actions of the legislative and executive branches if those actions are found to be unconstitutional.
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A directive issued by the President of the United States to manage the operations of the federal government.
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A group of high-ranking officials in the executive branch of government, typically composed of the heads of various departments, who advise the president and help implement policy decisions.
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The individual or entity being accused or sued in a civil case, who must respond to the plaintiff's claims in court.
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A provision in the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 8, that grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the states, and with the Indian tribes.
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The principle that individuals must be treated equally under the law, as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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A foundational legal provision that guarantees essential freedoms, including the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
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The foundational legal document of the United States that outlines the framework of government, establishes the separation of powers, and protects individual rights.
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A provision in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution that establishes that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties made under its authority are the supreme law of the land.
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Fundamental human rights that are considered to be inherent and universal, not dependent on laws or customs.
