Page 3 Vocab Flashcards
Midnight Judges
federalists judges appointed by outgoing pres. John Adams at the last minute.
Precedent
basing actions or decisions on previous experiences or laws
National Bank
a bank chartered (controlled) by the government
Proclamation of Neutrality
issued in 1793 by George Washington in response to revolutionary France’s request that the new US nation send help.
National Debt
the total money owed for loans, goods, and services by the federal government
Protective Tariff
a tax placed on imported goods to protect a nations industry from foreign competition
Necessary and Proper Clause
the last paragraph of article 1, section 8, explains that congress has the right to make all laws that are necessary and proper. Also called the elastic clause
Secretary of State
member of the presidents cabinet, the responsibilities of this post include foreign affairs
Northwest Territory
an historical US region extending from Ohio to Mississippi River to the great lakes
Sedition Act
passed in 1798 during the administration of John Adams, providing for restrictions of free speech and freedom of the press
Ohio River
flows west into the Mississippi River
Pinckney’s Treaty
(1795) negotiated by Thomas Pinckney with Spain, It gave the US access to the Mississippi River and the “right to deposit” at the port of New Orleans.
Strict Constructionist
someone who takes the constitution very literally and does not see it as flexible, interpretive document
Policy
a plan of action
Supreme Court
the highest court in the federal government: part of the judicial branch: final interpreter of the US constitution
