| A | B |
| Alliance | A union or joining of two or more groups to support a common cause |
| Cabinet | A group of advisors to the president |
| The National Bank | The first bank established by a loose definition of the Constitution |
| Neutral | The act of not supporting or favoring either side in a war |
| Political Party | A group of individuals with common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, conduct government, and so they can determine policy |
| Rebellion | A fight against a government by an uprising |
| Sectionalism | Loyalty to a state or section rather than to the whole country |
| Tariff | A tax on a product or service |