A political candidate unexpectedly nominated, usually as a compromise between groups

To close off something

Form of military rule that suspends Bill of Rights guarantees; Law administrated by the military in an emergency situation when civilian Law-Enforcement agencies are not able to maintain order

Compulsory enrollment of people for military service

A resolution passed by both houses of congress requiring only a simple majority vote

To live off the land

The declaration of the principles and policies adopted by a political party or candidate

Money paid to recruit soldiers for military service; payment to encourage inaction

Formal withdrawal from an organization

Principle that the settlers within a federal territory have the power to decide the legality of slavery within that territory

Legal principle that requires that people who are arrested be brought to court to show why they should be held; writ inquiring into the lawfulness of retaining a person who is in prison or detained in custody

Paper money that is not backed by gold or silver; Legal-tender notes issued by the U.S. government