what does alien mean
a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country
What is the correct definition of the word precedent?
what is something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
what is bond
a certificate that promises to repay borrowed money plus interest by a certain date
what is impressment
seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service
what is tribute
amoney paid to a leader or state for protection
what is cabinet
a group of advisers to a president
what is partisan
firmly favoring one party or faction
what is sedition
activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority
what is nationalism
a strong sense of devotion to one’s country
what is embargo
a prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country
what is secede
to withdraw or break away from a nation or organization; to officially leave an organization
what are neutral rights
privileges or freedoms that are granted to nations that do not choose a side in a conflict
what does nullify mean
to legally overturn
what is jurisdiction
a court’s power or right to hear and decide cases
what is states’ rights
the idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government or forbid to the states