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chapter 6
America becomes a world power
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Armistice | A break in a war to talk peace |
| Debate | An argument or discussion among persons or groups |
| Republic | A government in which citizens elect people to speak and act for them |
| Imperialism | The practice of taking over land to become a stronger nation |
| Abroad | Throughout the world |
| Progressives | People who belived that America should pass laws to correct America's social and political problems |
| Primary Election | An election in which the people choose candidates |
| Referendum | The practice of giving voters the right to approve or not approve bills |
| Initative | The power citizens have to suggest laws |
| Recall | The act of voting someone who has performed poorly out of office |
| Economy | A system of producing, using, and distributing wealth |
| Foreign Policy | The plan a government follows when dealing with other nations |
| Dispute | A quarrel between people and groups |
| Commercial | Something linked to business or buying and selling |
| Revise | To make changes, especially to a document |
| Income Tax | Tax placed on money people earn |
| Minimum Wage | The smallest amount a person can be paid to do a job |