Ch. 7 Vocabulary Review

impressment the British practice of forcing American sailors into the service of the British navy

Implied powers Not specifically stated in the Constitution.

alien someone called who lives in a country but is not a citizen

partisan political term that means favoring one side of an issue

National Debt the amount of money a nation’s government owes

sedition refers to activities aimed at weakening established governments

States’ rights The belief that states have powers independent of the federal gov’t that are reserved / these powers supercede federal powers and laws

Precedent a tradition or model for others to follow

bond a paper note that promises to repay money in a certain length of time

deport to send out of the country

Neutrality proclamation States the U.S. would not take sides with any nations at war in Europe.

nullify to overturn legally

inauguration An official beginning or introduction into political office

speculator someone who risks money in order to make a larger profit

Cabinet President George Washington’s department heads and the attorney general

tariff a tax on imports

unconstitutional Not agreeing or consistent with the Constitution

caucus a meeting by members of a political party to choose candidates to run for office

Electoral College The group of delegates from each state who elect the President **based on the popular vote in their state

Loose construction To interpret the Constitution in a way that allows the federal gov’t to take actions that the Constitution doesn’t specifically forbid

strict construction To interpret the Constitution in a way that allows the federal gov’t to take actions ONLY specifically allowed by the Constitution.