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Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accumulated | to increase in quantity or size over time |
| exert | to put out effort to make something happen |
| finances | the money that a person, company, or nation has, and how it is managed |
| loose construction | a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution |
| nullify | to refuse to recognize a federal law. |
| reluctant | to have hesitation or an unwillingness to do something |
| resolution | statement of a formal decision agreed on by a group |
| sedition | the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government |
| states' doctrine | the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the |
| strict construction | a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution |
| influence | the power to shape policy or ensure favorable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth. |
| oath | a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior |