| A | B |
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| Aristocracy | A priveleged class of people of high rank |
| Advice and Consent | Power given to U.S. senate to approve and review treaties |
| Cabinet | A group of advisors to the president that is made up of the heads of executive departments of the government |
| Strict Construction | an interpretation of the US Constitution that holds that Congress and president have no power to do anything unless the Constitution gives them that power |
| Broad Construction | An interpretation of the Constitution that holds that goverment has the power to do anything necessary and proper to carry out any of the powers granted to it in the Constitution |
| Tariff | Tax placed on certain imported goods |
| Republic | A form of government in which power is exercised by representatives elected by the people |
| Sectionalism | Loyalty to and love of a region |
| Administration | one President's term in office |
| Alien | A citizen of a foreign country |
| Sedition | An attempt to incite a rebellion against a national government |
| Frigate | A U.S. Navy vessel larger than a destroyer but smaller than a cruiser |
| States' Rights | Doctrine that seeks to limit the power of the federal government by interpreting the U.S. Constitution in a way that stresses the retained rights of the states |
| Debt Assumption | When a person or group taks on the financial responsibilities of another group |
| Jay's Treaty | Treaty between England and the United Stats that tried to end British seizure of American ships and soldiers but ultimately ended in failure |
| Whiskey Rebellion | Group of Pennsylvania farmers who acted out against the high tax on certain goods |
| XYZ Affair | meeting between secret agents from France and an American commission to deal with poor feelings between France and U.S. |
| Alien and Sedition Acts | Series of laws set up to lenghten the amount of time that was necessary to become a citizen and also give the power to deport immigrants deemd conspirators |
| 12th Amendment | Provided for the naming of the President and Vice President separately on each elector's ballot |
| Electors | group of representatives from each state chosen by the state legislatures that elected the President |
