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# Government Terminology This document appears to be a list of legal and governmental terms with definitions. Here's a summary in structured markdown format: | Term | Definition | |---|---| | **18. Bail** | A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that a person returns for his or her t...

# Government Terminology This document appears to be a list of legal and governmental terms with definitions. Here's a summary in structured markdown format: | Term | Definition | |---|---| | **18. Bail** | A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that a person returns for his or her trial. | | **19. Poll tax** | (Definition not provided in the document) | | **20. Impeach** | To accuse government officials of misconduct in office. | | **21. Expressed Powers** | Powers that the U.S. Congress has that are specifically listed in the Constitution | | **22. Implied Powers** | Powers that Congress has that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution. | | **23. Amnesty** | A pardon given to a group of people. | | **24. Pardon** | A declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment. | | **25. Ambassador** | An official representative of a country's government. | | **26. Embargo** | An agreement among a group of nations that prohibits them all from trading with a target nation. | | **27. Subpoena** | An order that requires a person to appear in court. | | **28. Tenure** | The right to hold an office once a person is confirmed. | | **29. Nullify** | To cancel legally. | **Note:** Some definitions are incomplete or contain minor errors (e.g., "pundshment" instead of "punishment"). You should reference other sources for complete and accurate definitions, especially given the handwritten nature of this list.