Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Word Study 4

8th grade Word Study 4

TermDefinition
inauguration ceremony in which the President officially take the oath of office
precedent act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
cabinet group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
bond certificate that promises to repay money loaned plus interest, on a certain date
speculator someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit
tariff tax on foreign goods brought into a country
protective tariff tax on imported goods
foreign policy actions that a nation takes in relation to other nations
domestic policy actions that a nation takes in relation to issues within their own nation
neutral not taking sides in a conflict
faction opposing group within a party
Democratic- Republican supporter of Thomas Jefferson who wanted a strict interpretation of the Constitution and focused on the common man and agriculture
Federalist supporter of Alexander Hamilton who wanted a loose interpretation of the Constitution and focused on the elite and industry
sedition stirring up rebellion against the government
nullify to cancel a law
states' rights the right of states to limit the power of the federal government
laissez-faire idea that government should play as small a role as possible
free-enterprise system economic system in which businesses are owned by private citizens who decide what to produce, how much to produce and what prices to charge
judicial review power of the Supreme Court decides whether the acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are constitutional
expedition long voyage of exploration
impressment practice of forcing people into military service
embargo ban on trade
War Hawks members of Congress from the South and the West who called for war with Britain prior to the War of 1812
nationalism excessive pride in one's nation
sectonalism loyalty to a state or section rather than to the whole country
interstate commerce business that crosses state lines
political parties an organization of people who share similar views about how power should be used in a country or society
court system the syste of courts that interpret and apply the laws in the name of the state. Amlso known as the judiciary
Created by: Dorina1210
Popular Social Studies sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards