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10th Grade
11/08/2010

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ratify
Definition
to approve or accept
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redress of grievance
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a solution to a complaint filed by an individual or a group
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referendum
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an election process which allows voters to approve or reject a law passed by a legislature
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refrain
Definition
to keep from doing something
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registered voter
Definition
a person who has met legal requirements to be able to vote
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regulatory agency
Definition
any governmental organization which controls a business or industry to assure the common good
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reliable
Definition
something that can be believed to be correct
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repeal
Definition
a legislative action taken to cancel a law or part of a law
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representative democracy
Definition
a government in which voters choose their representatives who speak and vote in their behalf
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repreive
Definition
interests to delay punishment
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republic
Definition
a democracy in which the citizens elect representatives to manage the government
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requirement
Definition
a qualification that is demanded
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residency
Definition
the official place where a person lives
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resign
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to give up one's office or position
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resolve
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to decide arguments between individuals and /or groups
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responsibility
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anything that a citizen or a public official must do
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retain
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to keep
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revenue
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money received by the government, usually in the form of taxes
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revision
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a change in a bill, law, or constitution
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