| A | B |
|---|
| constitutional | permitted by the Constitution |
| loose construction | the view that the fed. gov't has broader powers than those listed in the Constitution |
| aliens | foreigners who are not yet citizens of the nation in which they live |
| strict construction | view that fed gov't has the power to do only what is written in the Constitution |
| tariffs | taxes on imports |
| inauguration | ceremony that installs a new President |
| neutral | not taking either side in a conflict |
| impressed | forced to serve in a nation's military forces |
| political parties | organized groups of people with similar ideas about gov't |
| nullify | to declare that a certain law will not be enforced |
| speculators | people who risk buying, hoping to profit if the price rises |
| cabinet | executive branch department heads |
| states rights | idea that states may nullify federal laws |
| sedition | action that might cause people to rebel against the gov't |
| excise tax | a tax on the production or sale of a certain product |
| bond | a promise to repay a loan plus interest |
