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States Rights |
the rights belonging to the various states, especially with reference to the strict interpretation of the Constitution, by which all rights not delegated by the Constitution to the federal government belong to the states. |
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Secede |
to withdraw formally from an alliance, federation, or association, as from a political union, a religious organization, etc. |
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Nullify |
to render or declare legally void or inoperative. |
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Suffrage |
the right to vote, especially in a political election. |
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Veto |
the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel orpostpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch,especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executiveto reject bills passed by the legislature |
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Spoils System |
the system or practice in which public offices with their emolumentsand advantages are at the disposal of the victorious party for its ownpurposes. |
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Relocate |
to move (a building, company, etc.) to a different location |
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Doctrine |
a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of areligion or government |
