The First President & Early Challenges
to legally overturn
nullify
a strong sense of devotion to one’s country
nationalism
a certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future, plus an additional amount of money, called interest
bond
firmly favoring one party or fraction
partisan
a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country
alien
a fast, medium-sized warship
frigate
something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
precedent
a meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections
caucus
tax collected on goods that are imported
customs duty
money paid to a leader or state for protection
tribute
a group of advisors to the president
cabinet
activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority
sedition
to withdraw or break away from a nation or organization
secede
privileges or freedom that are granted to nations that do not choose a side of conflict
neutral rights
seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service
impressment
the idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government or forbid to the states
States' rights
the power or right to interpret and apply a law
jurisdiction
a prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country
embargo