Chapter 1: George Washington’s Presidency and Precedents

the clause in Article I of the Constitution that grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the powers granted in the Constitution

a provision that limits the powers of Congress to only those explicitly stated in the Constitution

a section of the Constitution that allows states to make their own laws without federal interference

a clause that requires Congress to hold regular sessions to discuss legislation

a group of advisors to the president who each head a department of the executive branch

a collection of laws passed by Congress

a type of furniture used for storage

a meeting of state governors

an action or event that serves as a guide for similar actions or events in the future

a legal decision that is binding on future cases

a historical event that has no relevance to current situations

a guideline that is often ignored in practice

within one’s own country

related to international affairs

pertaining to foreign countries

involving global trade

take over

give up

ignore

understand

to give money for a particular purpose

to collect items for a charity

to invest in stocks and bonds

to borrow money from a bank

a group that is different from a larger whole, often one that disagrees with the larger whole

a unified group working towards a common goal

a type of government system

a method of conflict resolution

the highest court of the U.S. judicial branch

a court that hears cases involving state laws

a court that primarily deals with international law

the court responsible for criminal cases in the U.S.

a tax that is placed on goods brought into one country from another.

a fee charged for the use of public services.

a subsidy provided to local businesses.

a penalty for illegal trade activities.

to give formal approval to something so it can become legal or valid

to reject or disapprove something formally

to discuss and debate a proposal

to delay the implementation of a decision