Early Republic Content Module Review

These flashcards cover vocabulary terms and definitions from the Early Republic era, helping students understand key concepts and terms for their exam preparation.

Alien

Someone who is not from your country.

Alliances

A union or group formed for the same benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Civic Virtue

The dedication of citizens to the common welfare of their community or country, often at the cost of their individual interests.

Doctrine

A stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs.

Domestic

At home; existing or occurring inside a particular country.

Embargo

A ban on trade; a stop to commerce.

Foreign

Outside a place or country.

Free Enterprise

A system where the government plays a limited role in the economy, and individuals decide what and how much to produce and sell.

Impressment

Practice of forcing individuals into military service.

Judicial Review

Power of the Supreme Court to decide whether acts of a president or laws passed by Congress are constitutional.

Judiciary

The courts that decide if laws are being followed and interpret the law.

Nationalism

Extreme love and devotion to one’s country.

Neutrality

To not take sides.

Political Parties

Organizations that seek to achieve political power by electing members to public office and furthering their ideas and beliefs.

Precedent

An act or decision that sets the example for others to follow.

Sedition

To say or do something against one’s government.

Treasury

The department of government that controls the collection, management, and disbursement of public revenue (money).