Unit 5 Vocabulary Terms (Early Republic)

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Inauguration

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A ceremony where the President officially begins their term.

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Foreign

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Related to other countries outside the U.S.

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Elastic Clause

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Part of the Constitution that allows Congress to make laws that are 'necessary and proper' to carry out its powers.

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Alien

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A person who is not a citizen of the U.S.

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Domestic

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Related to issues or affairs within the U.S.

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Judicial Review

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The Supreme Court's power to decide if a law is constitutional.

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Neutral

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Not taking sides, especially in a conflict or war.

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Cabinet

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A group of advisors to the President.

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Sedition

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Actions or speech encouraging people to rebel against the government.

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Political Party

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A group of people with similar ideas about government and politics.