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Building the United States
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- 1inaugurationThe ceremony at which the president officially takes oath in office.
- 2precedentAn act or decision that sets an example for others to follow.
- 3cabinetGroup of officials who head government departments and advise the president (part of executive branch).
- 4national debtThe total sum of money the government owes to others.
- 5tariffTax on foreign goods brought into country.
- 6whiskey rebellionRevolt of farmers to protest the tax on whiskey (this was a critical test of strength to the new government).
- 7foreign policyThe action and stands a nation a nation takes in relation to other nations.
- 8loose constructionA broad interpretation of the constitution, meaning that congress has powers beyond those specifically given by the Constitution.
- 9strict constructionA narrow interpretation of the constitution, meaning that congress has only those powers those specifically given by the Constitution.
- 10seditionThe crime of encouraging crime against government.
- 11resolutionsStatement of a formal decision agreed on by a group.
- 12nullifyTo refuse to recognize a federal law.
- 13States' Rights Theorythe theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain within the states.
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- High School Diploma Social Studies (American History) Flashcards on Building the United States, created by Niat L on 13/07/2013.
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