Unit 3 Vocab

Front

Political theory favoring a republic over a monarchy.

Back

Republicanism

Front

State of not supporting either side in conflict

Back

Neutrality

Front

Change or addition to a legal document

Back

Amendment

Front

Power clearly stated in the Constitution.

Back

Strict construction

Front

The ____________ branch has the power to make laws.

Back

Legislative

Front

Legal theory allowing a state to invalidate a federal law deemed unconstitutional.

Back

Nullification

Front

Doctrine that government is created by and subject to the will of the people: _____________.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

A system of government with a strong central authority is known as _____________.

Back

Federalism

Front

Law established by earlier judicial decisions.

Back

Precedent

Front

A _____________ is a tax that raises prices on imported goods.

Back

Tariffs