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8th Grade History
Essential Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Federalism | A form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national government, and the state government. |
| Legislative Branch | The law making branch of government, Congress= Senate and House of Representatives |
| Executive Branch | The Branch of government that executes, or carries out, the law |
| Judicial Branch | The Branch of government that interprets the law, includes courts that settle disputes and questions of the law |
| Electoral College | A group of people named by each state legislature to select the President and Vice President |
| Checks & Balances | A system by which each branch of government limits the powers of other branches so that one branch does not become too powerful |
| Amendment | A change, correction, or improvement added |
| Judicial Review | Power of the Supreme Court t say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the Constitution |
| State's Rights | The idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government or forbid the states |
| Alliance | A partnership; system in which countries agree to defend each other or to advance common causes |
| Patriot | American colonists who favored American independence |
| Boycott | To refuse to buy items in order to protest or to force acceptance of one's terms |
| Charter | A document granting the holder the right to settle a colony |
| Constitution | A detailed written plan for a government; a list of basic laws that support a government |
| Militia | A military force made of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight in emergencies |
| Nullify | To legally overturn; to cancel |
| Cabinet | A group of advisors to the president |
| Succession | To break away from the main part |
| Nationalism | A strong sense of devotion to one's country |
| Census | The official count of a population |
| Sectionalism | Rivalry based on the special interests of different areas |
| Veto | To reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law |
| Manifest Destiny | The belief popular in the United States during the 1800s that the country must extend its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean |
| Annex | To add a territory to one's own territory |
| Civil War | Conflict between citizens of the same country |
| Popular Sovereignty | The belief that government is subject to the will of the people |
| Habeas Corpus | Court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person |
| Petition | A formal request for government action |
| Ratify | To vote approval of |
| Republic | A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives |
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