Words I don't know Flashcards

just words I see in class/reading and don't instantly understand

1
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Delegate

A

a person sent or authorized to represent others

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2
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Commerce

A

the activity of buying or selling, especially on a large scale

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3
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Eminent

A

famous and respected within a particular sphere

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4
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Enumerated powers

A

the powers granted to the federal government, specifically congress

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5
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Implied powers

A

powers inferred from the express powers that allow congress to carry out its functions

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6
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Acquiesced

A

accept something reluctantly but without protest

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7
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Demarcation

A

the act of fixing the boundary or limit of something

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8
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Doctrine

A

a belief or set of held and taught by a political party

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9
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Discretionary

A

available for use at the discretion of the user

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10
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Naturalization

A

the transfer of a major branch of industry or commerce from private to state ownership or control

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