Vocab 3

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Something that may serve as an example or rule to be followed in the future.

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precedent

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tariff

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A list of taxes placed by a government on imported goods.

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neutrality

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Not supporting either side in an argument, fight, war, etc.

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States’ rights

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All rights not given to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, nor forbidden by it to the separate states.

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nullify

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To make something have no legal power.

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Implied powers

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Powers the federal government has which are not given in the Constitution, but that are implied by the necessary and proper clause.

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aliens

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A resident who was born elsewhere and is not a citizen of the country in which he or she now lives.

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tribute

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A payment made by one ruler or nation to another to show obedience or to obtain peace or protection.

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Judicial review

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Power of the court to rule whether or not a law is constitutional.

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impressment

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To force into naval service.