Topic 5B

Front

What is the power of the Supreme Court to say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the constitution called?

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Judicial Review

Front

What term describes a court's power or right to hear and decide cases?

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Jurisdiction

Front

What is the term for conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch?

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Sedition

Front

What does it mean to be unbiased and not favoring either side in a conflict?

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Neutral

Front

What is a prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country called?

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Embargo

Front

What term describes a strong sense of devotion to one's country?

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Nationalism

Front

What does it mean to explain the meaning of information, words, or actions?

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Interpreting

Front

What are the effects of a particular event or events called?

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Consequences

Front

What is money paid to a leader or state for protection called?

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Tribute

Front

What is the term for seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military?

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Impressment