Words I don't know Flashcards
just words I see in class/reading and don't instantly understand
Delegate
a person sent or authorized to represent others
Commerce
the activity of buying or selling, especially on a large scale
Eminent
famous and respected within a particular sphere
Enumerated powers
the powers granted to the federal government, specifically congress
Implied powers
powers inferred from the express powers that allow congress to carry out its functions
Acquiesced
accept something reluctantly but without protest
Demarcation
the act of fixing the boundary or limit of something
Doctrine
a belief or set of held and taught by a political party
Discretionary
available for use at the discretion of the user
Naturalization
the transfer of a major branch of industry or commerce from private to state ownership or control