Participation in Government

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  1. 5. The process of redrawing district boundaries for legislative bodies, like the US House of Representatives or state legislatures, after the decennial census.
  2. 6. Is a fundamental legal principle ensuring fairness and equal treatment under the law, both in civil and criminal proceedings.
  3. 8. Protects individuals from self-incrimination, guarantees due process, and addresses the right to a grand jury indictment
  4. 9. An organization that collects funds from members and uses them to support or oppose political candidates or ballot measures.
  5. 10. A preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal, especially presidential, election.
  6. 12. Comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
  7. 13. The main means of mass communication
  8. 14. No person or group will be denied the protection under the law that is enjoyed by similar persons or groups.
  9. 16. A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
  10. 17. Individuals chosen by voters through a democratic process to hold public office and represent the interests of their constituents
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  1. 1. Requires the government to follow fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.
  2. 2. A regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election.
  3. 3. Addresses citizenship, civil rights, and the application of the Bill of Rights to the states.
  4. 4. Is a group of individuals who share a common interest and aim to influence public policy decisions.
  5. 7. Protects fundamental rights from government interference, going beyond just procedural fairness.
  6. 9. Organized groups of people who share similar political beliefs and aims, seeking to influence government policy by getting their candidates elected to public office.
  7. 11. A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
  8. 15. Legal protections that ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all individuals, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics