Chapter 9 vocab

Question 1

precedents

Answer 1

Something done or said that becomes an example of others to follow.

Question 2

cabinet

Answer 2

A group of advisers to a president.

Question 3

bonds

Answer 3

A certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future; plus an additional amount of money, called interest.

Question 4

compromise

Answer 4

A settlement of disagreement reached by each side giving up some of what it wants in order to reach an agreement.

Question 5

impressment

Answer 5

Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service.

Question 6

partisan

Answer 6

Firmly favoring one party or faction.

Question 7

distinct

Answer 7

Clearly different from the others.

Question 8

caucuses

Answer 8

A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections.

Question 9

aliens

Answer 9

A person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country.

Question 10

Sedition

Answer 10

Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority.

Question 11

nullify

Answer 11

To legally overturn; to cancel.