The Age of Jackson

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Nullification

The idea that states can refuse to follow federal laws

Spoil System

The practice of public officials giving jobs or favors to supporters

State’s Rights

Powers given to the states as interpreted in the U.S. Constitution, generally seen as a check to federal powers.

Suffrage

The right to vote

Common Man

An ordinary, average person who is not a part of the social, political, or economic elite.

Policy

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.

Resettlement

The settlement of people in a different place.

Tariff

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.