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spoils system
Government; U.S. Constitution
The practice of rewarding those who worked in a successful political campaign by giving them governmental jobs.
sedition
Government; U.S. Constitution
The attempt to overthrow a government by force or at least interrupt its activities.
initiative
Government; U.S. Constitution
The procedure that allows voters to initiate legislation by obtaining signatures on a petition.
inherent powers
Government; U.S. Constitution
Those powers the federal government exercises in foreign affairs which are not specifically stated in the Constitution. The are available because of the status the United States has as a national ...
primary election
Government; U.S. Constitution
An election held before the general election to determine the main candidates representing the various parties.
democracy
Government; U.S. Constitution
The governmental philosophy in which the people ideally have a high degree of control over political leaders.
faction
Government; U.S. Constitution
An organized group of politically active persons who are trying to attain special goals. This group is usually less than a majority.
