Definition: a group of advisers to a president

Definition: a certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future--plus an additional amount of money called interest.

Definition: money owed by the United States

Definition: people who buy items at low prices in the hope that the value will rise and they can sell the items for a profit

Definition: means that the federal government can take actions that the Constitution does NOT specifically forbid.

Definition: means that the federal government can ONLY take actions that the Constitution gives it--other actions will stay with the states.

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

Definition: firmly favoring one party or faction over the other(s).

Definition: groups that help elect people to office and shape policies

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

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

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

Definition: to legally overturn or reject

Definition: the idea that the states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give the federal government or forbid to the states.

Definition: a tax collected on goods that are imported.

Definition: the power or right to interpret and apply a law

Definition: to withdraw or break away from a nation or organization

Definition: money paid to a leader or state for protection.

Definition: privileges or freedoms that are granted to nations that do not choose a side in a conflict.

Definition: a prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country

Definition: a strong sense of devotion to one's country.

Definition: a fast, medium-sized warship

Definition: private ships hired by the government to do its fighting.