Federalist Era Vocabulary

Front

What is something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow?

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precedent

Front

Who are a group of advisors to a president?

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cabinet

Front

What is a certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future, plus interest?

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bond

Front

What is seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service?

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impressment

Front

What is firmly favoring one party or faction?

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partisan

Front

What is a meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections?

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caucus

Front

Who is a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country?

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alien

Front

What is an activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority?

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sedition

Front

What is to legally overturn?

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nulify

Front

What is the idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government or forbid to the states?

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states' rights