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Chapter 11
Term | Definition |
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Democratic | establishing that all people have equal rights |
Laissez-faire | a hands-off government policy concerning private businesses |
Impeachment | to bring formal charges against a federal or state public official from office |
Marbury vs Madison | supreme court ruling that claimed a law passed by congress was unconstitutional |
Judicial Review | the right of the supreme court to review laws passed by congress |
Precedent | a model to be used as a guide for future actions |
Cede | to give up, as land |
Blockade | something that prevents goods and people from moving in and out of an area |
Impressment | act of forcing men to serve military duty |
Deserter | soldier who abandons his or her military duty without permission |
Embargo | an official government ban or trade |
Shaman | a native american religious leader |
War Hawk- | a person in 1812 who wanted the united States to go to war with Great Britain |
Privateer | armed,private ship that protected colonial ports |
National Anthem- | an official song of praise and patriotism |