presidents vocab

peters 3/29/26

Impressment

Kidnapping individuals to serve in their military

Judicial Review

Power to check and balance and determine if laws are constitutional

Tribute

Giving money to prevent attacks

Physical Border

Mountains, walls, or fences that separate areas

Nationalism

Pride in and loyalty to your country

Political Border

A line that separates one country or area from another

Secession

When a group decides to break away from a country

War Hawk

A person who strongly pushes for going to war

Neutrality

Staying out of conflicts and not supporting either side

Political Party

A group of people with similar political beliefs who work together

Precedent

An action that becomes an example for others to follow

Bribe

Paying or forcing someone to do something for benefit

Conspiracy

A secret plan to do something wrong

Factions

Groups that try to control government or society

Writ of Mandamus

A court order forcing someone to do something

Embargo Act

Stopping trade with other countries