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Lesson 11 VOCAB
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nullify | to refuse to recognize a federal law. |
| accumulated | to increase in quantity or size over time. |
| finances | the money that a person, company, or nation has, and how it is managed. |
| reluctant | to have hesitation or an unwillingness to do something. |
| exert | to put out effort to make something happen. |
| State’s Doctrine | the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states. |
| Washington’s Farewell Address | Washington’s parting message to the nation (1796) in which he warned the threats to the nation’s future. |
| Whiskey Rebellion | a revolt by the farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey. |
| resolution | statement of a formal decision agreed on by a group. |
| sedition | the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government. |
| strict construction | a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution |
| loose construction | a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution |