|
|
Created by Niat Habtemariam
over 12 years ago
|
|
| Question | Answer |
| inauguration | The ceremony at which the president officially takes oath in office. |
| precedent | An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow. |
| cabinet | Group of officials who head government departments and advise the president (part of executive branch). |
| national debt | The total sum of money the government owes to others. |
| tariff | Tax on foreign goods brought into country. |
| whiskey rebellion | Revolt of farmers to protest the tax on whiskey (this was a critical test of strength to the new government). |
| foreign policy | The action and stands a nation a nation takes in relation to other nations. |
| loose construction | A broad interpretation of the constitution, meaning that congress has powers beyond those specifically given by the Constitution. |
| strict construction | A narrow interpretation of the constitution, meaning that congress has only those powers those specifically given by the Constitution. |
| sedition | The crime of encouraging crime against government. |
| resolutions | Statement of a formal decision agreed on by a group. |
| nullify | To refuse to recognize a federal law. |
| States' Rights Theory | the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain within the states. |
Want to create your own Flashcards for free with GoConqr? Learn more.