Vocabulary Flashcard UNIT 3 Lesson 1 and 2 Word Cards

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cabinet

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a body of advisors to the president

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Attorney General

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the chief law officer of a nation or a state and a member of the President’s cabinet

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Secretary of War

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the initial title for the person who headed the War Department that was responsible for all military affairs in the president’s cabinet

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Secretary of the Treasury

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the head economic advisor to the president and a member of the president’s cabinet

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Secretary of State: the chief foreign affairs advisor and a member of the president’s cabinet.

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the chief foreign affairs advisor and a member of the president’s cabinet.

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foreign relations

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the management of relations and dealings between two or more countries

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economic

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having to do with the use of resources that have value to individuals and societies; focusing on the production, distribution, and consumption (use) of goods and services

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precedent

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an earlier action that serves as an example or guide to be considered in later similar circumstances

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popular history

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a telling of history that is focused on gaining readership and on interesting or exciting narratives, not on primary source research or corroborating historical evidence

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absconded

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to leave quickly and secretly, usually to avoid detection or arrest for an unlawful action