Political Terminology Flashcard

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What does the term "Abolish" mean?

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To formally end or do away with something

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What is a "Compromise"?

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An agreement reached by mutual concessions

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What does "Debt" mean?

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Something owed, especially money

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What are "Domestic Affairs"?

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Issues or policies dealing with a country’s internal matters

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What is "Federalism"?

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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units

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What are "Foreign Relations"?

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Interactions between countries

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What is "Manifest Destiny"?

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The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America