The Early Rupublic Flashcards
Statement of legal protections ( amendments 1-10 )
Bill of rights
Foreigners living in the U.s.
Aliens
To block, or close-off, access
Blockade
President’s group of official advisors
Cabinet
Private Meeting
Caucus
To “ give “ or “ grant “
Cede
Arrogant French diplomat who tried to raise American support
Citizen genet
( Jefferson ) believed in limited national government and stronger states ; tended to oppose decisions of the Washington and Adams administrations
Democratic -Republicans
Send out of the country
Deport
An official government ban on trade
Embargo
Tax on goods made , sold , and used within the country
Excise tax
( Hamilton ) believed in a strong national government ; tended to support decisions of the Washington and Adams administrations
Federalists
To charge a government official with a crime
Impeachment
Kidnap and force into service
Impress
Policy of avoiding relationships with foreign countries
Isolationism
1794 agreement with British for trade , boundaries , and dept
Jay treaty
Power to declare a law or action “ unconstitutional “
Judicial review
French term for “ let them be;” keep your hands off
Laissez-faire
Flexible interpretation of the constitution
Loose construction
Supreme Court case establishing the precedent of judicial review
Marburg vs. Madison
Total amount of money owed
National dept
Policy of not taking sides in a dispute
Neutrality
Cancel
Nullify
