War Hawks

• Seized people against their will and forced them to serve in the military.
• Members of Congress who were eager for war with Britain (War of 1812).
• Gave the Supreme Court power to have the "final say” in interpreting the Constitution.

Nationalism

• Distrust of one's country.
• Fear of a nation's leadership.
• A strong sense of devotion (loyalty) to one’s country.

Democratic-Republican

• A political party that favored small government and believed in a strict construction (interpretation) of the Constitution.
• Created the Supreme Court. 
• Advisers to Congress. 

Elastic Clause

• Statement that Congress only has the exact powers given to it by the Constitution.
• Stretches relationships with other countries. 
• A statement in Article I of the Constitution granting Congress power to do more than is strictly stated (implied powers).

Foreign Policy

• Relations with the governments of other countries.
• Plans for correcting domestic issues. 
• Statement that Congress only has the exact powers given to it by the Constitution.

Inaugurate

• Something done or said that can be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future.
• To induct into office in a formal ceremony.
• Writing or saying anything against the government.

Precedent

• Something done or said that can be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future.     
• A person who is living in one country while remaining a citizen of another country; a foreigner
• A strong sense of devotion (loyalty) to one’s country.

Impressment

• The Supreme Court case that set the precedent for Judicial Review.
• A strong sense of devotion (loyalty) to one’s country.
• Seizing American citizens against their will and forcing them to serve in the British military

Political Party

• Members of Congress who were eager for war with Britain.          
• A group that tries to promote its ideas and influence government.

Alien

• The only possible definition- A being form another planet.
• A person who is living in one country while remaining a citizen of another country; a foreigner.