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VOCABULARY. WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Must have reason to put person (body) in jail. Bill of Attainder. Declaring person guilty WITHOUT TRIAL. Ex Post Facto Law. Changing punishment of a crime after its been committed. Gerrymandering.
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WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS • Must have reason to put person (body) in jail
Bill of Attainder • Declaring person guilty WITHOUT TRIAL
Ex Post Facto Law • Changing punishment of a crime after its been committed.
Gerrymandering • Shaping districts of politicians to make it easier for one party to win
Franking • Privilege of not paying for stamps • All congressmen have franking privileges
Impeach • Removing an elected official • House of Representatives impeaches, Senate convicts
Pork Barrel • Spending government money for local projects
Constituents • People who elect officials • Officials represent them in government
Lobbyist • People who influence politicians for a special field • Ex. Oil lobbyists, education lobbyists, healthcare lobbyists
Filibuster • Delaying or preventing a vote by non-stop talking • Can only be done in the Senate! • Cannot sit down, or take a break