Chapter 6 Vocabulary

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a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country.

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alien

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bond

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a certificate that promises to repay borrowed money - plus an additional amount of money, called interest.

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cabinet

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a group of advisers to the president.

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caucus

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a meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections.

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compromise

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a settlement of a disagreement reached by each side giving up some of what it wants in order to reach an agreement.

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impressment

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

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nullify

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to legally overturn.

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partisan

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firmly favoring one party or faction.

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precedent

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something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow.

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sedition

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activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority.