Early Republic

1. A fixed period of time during which someone holds a position or office.
3. Parties: Organized groups of people who have similar political beliefs and opinions, who work together to influence government and policy.
7. To ensure compliance with a rule, law, or request.
8. are the 15 tier 2 and tier 3 words defined for students to understand before learning about the topic or reading the text.
10. (of a Law): Whether a law or government action is in agreement with the principles set forth in the Constitution.
11. System: The organization of courts in a country responsible for interpreting laws, applying them to specific cases, and ensuring justice.
14. The strong belief that the interests of a particular nation are of primary importance.

2. The process of becoming larger or more extensive.
4. Problems: Issues or challenges that affect a country's internal affairs or its citizens.
5. Government: The system of government in the United States that is made up of the national government and the individual governments of the 50 states.
6. Government: The main governing body of a nation with authority over the entire country.
9. The area covered by something; the degree to which something spreads.
12. To conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a nation or group of people.
13. An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
15. Laws: Money that people and businesses must pay to the government in order to support government services; Tax laws are rules and regulations established by the government for imposing taxes.
16. (State Debts): To take on responsibility for paying off the debts of another entity, often referring to the new government assuming the debts of the states.