Chapter 9 The Federalist Era

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Define the term 'Precedent'.

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A precedent is an example to follow.

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Define the term 'Cabinet'.

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A group of high-ranking officials.

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Define the term 'Bond'.

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A bond is a debt security that represents a loan from an investor to a borrower.

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Define the term 'Impressment'.

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Impressment refers to the act of forcibly taking men into a military or naval service, often without notice or compensation.

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Define the term 'Partisan'.

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Partisan refers to a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person, often exhibiting biased allegiance.

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Define the term 'Caucus'.

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Caucus is a meeting of members of a political party or movement.

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Define the term 'Alien'.

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A being from another country

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Define the term 'Sedition'.

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Sedition is the act of inciting rebellion against the authority of a state or monarch.

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Define the term 'Nullify'.

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To make void or invalid.

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Define the term 'States' Rights'.

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State's Rights allows states to govern themselves.