History Alive L13 Vocabulary

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______ is a form of government in which one person holds all power

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Autocracy

Front

The money that a person, company, or nation has, and how it is managed is ________

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finances

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_______ is a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution

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Loose Construction

Front

________ is to refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is called nullification.

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Nullify

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The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government is called ___.

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sedition

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_____ is the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states

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States' Doctrine

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_______ is a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution

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strict construction

Front

_______ was a revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey.

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Whiskey Rebellion

Front

What is the term for a tax placed on specific goods produced within a country?

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Excise tax