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History Vocablary
Term | Definition |
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Inauguration | ceremony in which the President officially is sworn in and takes the oath of office |
Precedent | An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow |
Cabinet | Group of officials who lead government departments and give advice to the President |
National Debt | Total amount of money that a government owes |
Foreign Policy | The action that nation takes in relation to other nations |
Neutral | Not taking sides |
Sedition | Stirring up rebellion against the government |
Nullify | To cancel |
Laissez Faire | An idea stating the government should play as small a role as possible in domestic affairs |
Tribute | A bribe |
Impressment | The practice of forcing people into the military service |
Embargo | Ban on trade |
Nationalism | Devotion to one's country |
Isolationism | Policy of limiting involvement in the political affairs of foreign countries |
Confederation | League of independent or nations |