Topic 6: The Early Republic Vocabulary

What is the term for something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow?

• Cabinet

• Precedents

• Bonds

• Compromise

A settlement of a disagreement reached when each side gives up some of what it wants is called a _______.

• Compromise

• Impressment

• Sedition

• Jurisdiction

What is the act of seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public office?

• Impressment

• Sedition

• Nullify

• Purchase

A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections is called a _______.

• Caucuses

• Cabinet

• Bonds

• Compromise

The idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government or forbid to the states is known as _______.

• States' Rights

• Jurisdiction

• Principle

• Authority

A tax collected on goods that are imported is called a _______.

• Customs Duty

• Impressment

• Purchase

• Principle

The power or right to interpret and apply a law is known as _______.

• Jurisdiction

• Authority

• Principle

• Compromise

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

• Embargo

• Tribute

• Frigate

• Goal

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

• Nationalism

• Neutral rights

• Underestimate

• Goal

Fill in the blank: _______ are privileges or freedoms that are granted to nations that do not choose a side in conflict.

• Neutral rights

• Embargo

• Nationalism

• Frigate