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Vocab quiz | 8/29/24 > Vocab > Flashcards

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What is the definition of electoral college?

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;This is a process, not a place. A group of representatives who elect the president & vice president based on the popular vote.

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Definition of judicial curcuits?

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Lower courts that are organized by reason.

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Definition of Debt?

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Money owed after borrowing.

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Definition of Currency?

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A system of money.

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Definition of Frontier?

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Where newly settled areas meet unsettled, but not necassarily unihabitied areas.

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Definition of Oath of Office?

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A promise made by government offical to obey the law & fufill the responsibilities of their jobs.

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Definition of Protective Teriff?

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A high tax on imported goods designed to help american businesses.

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Definition of Foreign policy?

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Relations w/ the government of other countries.

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Definition of Isolationism?

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A policy of avoiding political & economic relationships w/ other countries.

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Definition of Political party?

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A group of people that tries to promote its ideas & influences on the government.

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Definition of Domestic policy?

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Relating to or originating within a country.

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Definition of Precedent?

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An example for future actions or decisions.

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Definition of presidents cabinet?

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Group of advisors to the president.

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Definition of Inauqural cabinet?

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The series of offical events in which a newly elected canidate is installed in, or takes office.

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Definition of Neutrality?

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Not supporting or helping other side in a conflict, disagreement; To be impartial or neatural.

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Definition of Federalist party?

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A political party found in the 1790s by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, & other leaders who wanted to preserve power of the states goverment & agriculture.

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Definition of Alliance?

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A close assoiation of nations or other groups formed to advance common interests or causes.

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Definition of Demagogue?

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A political leader who appeals to peoples prejudices & desires to gain power.

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Definition of Impressment?

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The practice of forcing people to serve in the army/navy. (Led to increased tension of US & UK.)

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Definition of Judicial review?

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The authority of the supreme court to decide whether laws or acts by the government are constitutional.

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Definition of Sedition?

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An action that moves people to resist or act out against lawful authority.

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Definition of Democratic republican party?

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A political party found in 1790s by Alexander Hamiltion who favored strong central government & weak state government; Believe in a loose interpretation of the constitution.

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Definition of revenue?

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Money / $

Vocab quiz | 8/29/24 (1 decks)

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