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Early America and Canadian History Vocabulary Review (1)

Terms in this set (30)

Inauguration
A ceremony in which the President publicly takes the oath of office.
Precedent
An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow.
Cabinet
The group of officials who head government departments and advise the President.
Bond
A certificate that promises to repay money loaned, plus interest, on a certain date.
Tariff
A tax on foreign goods brought into a country.
Speculator
Someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit.
Neutral
Not taking sides in a conflict.
Accordingly
*ACADEMIC VOCABULARY*

In a fitting or appropriate way.
Invoke
*ACADEMIC VOCABULARY*

To call on; to appeal to.
Faction
A party, or an opposing group within a party.
Unconstitutional
Not permitted by the Constitution.
Democratic-Republicans
A member of the political party founded by Thomas Jefferson.
Federalists
A member of the party led by Alexander Hamilton that favored a strong federal government.
Unify
*ACADEMIC VOCABULARY*

To bring together as one; to unite.
Subsidize
*ACADEMIC VOCABULARY*

To help pay for the costs of something.
Tribute
A payment by a weaker party to a stronger party in return for protection.
Sedition
The act of stirring up rebellion against a government.
Nullify
To cancel.
States' Rights
The rights and powers independent of the federal government that are reserved for the states by the Constitution.
Laissez Faire
The idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs.
Judicial Review
The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether the acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are constitutional.
Expel
*ACADEMIC VOCABULARY*

To push or force out.
Constitute
*ACADEMIC VOCABULARY*

To set up; to establish.
Expedition
A long voyage of exploration.
Continental Divide
A ridge that separates river systems flowing toward opposite sides of a continent.
Impressment
The practice of forcing people into military service.
Embargo
A ban on trade.
Smuggling
The act of importing or exporting goods in violation of trade laws.
Vital
*ACADEMIC VOCABULARY*

Extremely important.
Exceed
*ACADEMIC VOCABULARY*

To go above or beyond.
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