Vocabulary Eras 5-8

What is a republic?

• A political system in which representatives are responsible for governing

• Forcing someone into service for an organization or government

• Groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support for candidates with that philosophy

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What is impressment?

• A political system in which representatives are responsible for governing

• Forcing someone into service for an organization or government

• Groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support for candidates with that philosophy

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What is a political party?

• A political system in which representatives are responsible for governing

• Forcing someone into service for an organization or government

• Groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support for candidates with that philosophy

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What is foreign policy?

• A political system in which representatives are responsible for governing

• Forcing someone into service for an organization or government

• Groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support for candidates with that philosophy

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What is isolationism?

• A policy of separating and not participating in international relationships

• Forcing someone into service for an organization or government

• Groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support for candidates with that philosophy

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What is neutrality?

• A policy of separating and not participating in international relationships

• Remaining independent and not taking sides in an issue

• Groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support for candidates with that philosophy

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What is nullification?

• A policy of separating and not participating in international relationships

• Remaining independent and not taking sides in an issue

• The idea that states can refuse to follow federal laws

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What is the spoils system?

• A policy of separating and not participating in international relationships

• Remaining independent and not taking sides in an issue

• The practice of public officials giving jobs or favors to supporters

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What is suffrage?

• A policy of separating and not participating in international relationships

• Remaining independent and not taking sides in an issue

• The right to vote

• Government actions in relations to other countries

What are states' rights?

• A policy of separating and not participating in international relationships

• Remaining independent and not taking sides in an issue

• Powers given to the states as interpreted in the U.S. Constitution, generally seen as a check to federal powers

• Government actions in relations to other countries