Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Precedents
A
An earlier event or action
2
Q
Cabinet
A
group of top executive advisors
3
Q
Bonds
A
notes that promise repayment of borrowed money
4
Q
impressment
A
act of seizing for public use or of impressing into public service
5
Q
Partisan
A
clearly favoring one faction
6
Q
caucus
A
a group of united people
7
Q
aliens
A
residents who are not citizens
8
Q
Sedition
A
activities aimed at weakening the government
9
Q
nullify
A
legally overturn-Federal laws
10
Q
State-Rights
A
held the powers of the federal government
11
Q
Custom Duties
A
Tax imposed on goods
12
Q
Jurisdiction
A
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments
13
Q
Secede
A
withdraw formally from membership of a federal Union
14
Q
Tribute
A
an act to show gratitude, respect, or admiration
15
Q
Neutral-Rights
A
to remain neutral to other states
