a system of justice in which two parties argue against each other in the presence of a judge and , sometimes , a jury.
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affirmative action
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a policy or program that provides opportunities for traditionally disadvantaged groups to help them overcome the effects of discrimination
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ACA affordable care act
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ACA a 2010 act signed by Barack Obama , commonly known as "obamacare" . this law expanded public and private health insurance , mandated that most uninsured individuals received coverage , and provided funds to reduce healthcare costs .
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amendments
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alterations to the constitution of a nation or state . the U.S constitution has been amended 27 times.
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americans with disabilities act
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an act protecting people with disabilities from discrimination in employment and public service
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anarchy
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a total lack of government
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anti - federalist papers
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a series of writings produced by anti - federalists that criticized the U.S constitution during the debates over its ratification.
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appellate courts
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courts that hear appeals on points of law decided by lower courts.
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appellate jurisdiction
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the authority of a court to review legal decisions made by a lower court.
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arguable
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controversial ; not automatically assumed by reasonable people.
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articles
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the main part of the U.S constitution . article one (1) covers the legislative branch. article two (2) the executive branch . and article three (3) the judicial branch ; articles four (4) through seven (7) cover the equal powers of the states , the creation of the amendments, general provisions , and the ratification process.
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articles of confederation
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the plan of government for the united states during the revolutionary war and for several years after the war ; it was replaced by the constitution.
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authoritarian government
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a government controlled by a individual or small group with absolute political power . there are no restrictions on the rulers or rulers' power.
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Authority
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in government , power that is recognized as legitimate.
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adversarial system
a system of justice in which two parties argue against each other in the presence of a judge and , sometimes , a jury.
affirmative action
a policy or program that provides opportunities for traditionally disadvantaged groups to help them overcome the effects of discrimination
ACA affordable care act
ACA a 2010 act signed by Barack Obama , commonly known as "obamacare" . this law expanded public and private health insurance , mandated that most uninsured individuals received coverage , and provided funds to reduce healthcare costs .
amendments
alterations to the constitution of a nation or state . the U.S constitution has been amended 27 times.
americans with disabilities act
an act protecting people with disabilities from discrimination in employment and public service
anarchy
a total lack of government
anti - federalist papers
a series of writings produced by anti - federalists that criticized the U.S constitution during the debates over its ratification.
appellate courts
courts that hear appeals on points of law decided by lower courts.
appellate jurisdiction
the authority of a court to review legal decisions made by a lower court.
arguable
controversial ; not automatically assumed by reasonable people.
articles
the main part of the U.S constitution . article one (1) covers the legislative branch. article two (2) the executive branch . and article three (3) the judicial branch ; articles four (4) through seven (7) cover the equal powers of the states , the creation of the amendments, general provisions , and the ratification process.
articles of confederation
the plan of government for the united states during the revolutionary war and for several years after the war ; it was replaced by the constitution.
authoritarian government
a government controlled by a individual or small group with absolute political power . there are no restrictions on the rulers or rulers' power.
Authority
in government , power that is recognized as legitimate.