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Unit 4 - Chapter 11
10 cards·by Ingersoll's Insights
Whiskey Rebellion
a revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey
Washington's Farewell Address
George Washington’s parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of
threats to the nation’s future
Loose Construction
a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those
specifically given in the Constitution
accumulated
to increase in quantity or size over time
eloquently
to express ideas or feelings in a way that is moving and well-spoken
Strict Construction
a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers
specifically given in the Constitution
Sedition
the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government
resolution
statement of a formal decision agreed on by a group
nullify
to refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is called nullification
States' Rights Theory
the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution
remain with the states