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something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
precedent
to legally overturn
nullify
seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service
impressment
a court’s power or right to hear and decide cases
jurisdiction
a prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country
embargo
a certificate that promises to repay borrowed money plus interest by a certain date
bond
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
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; to officially leave an organization
secede
a strong sense of devotion to one’s country
nationalism
firmly favoring one party or faction
partisan
a group of advisers to a president
cabinet
a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country
alien
money paid to a leader or state for protection
tribute
privileges or freedoms that are granted to nations that do not choose a side in a conflict
neutral rights