the right of the states to determine their own laws without interference from the federal government
States rights.
In the United States, the term civil liberty refers to those rights given to us by the government.
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The term "states' rights" refers to the political powers held by U.S. states rather than the federal government. It emphasizes the authority of states to legislate and govern independently on certain issues, often in opposition to federal mandates. This concept has historically been invoked in debates over issues such as slavery, civil rights, and healthcare, highlighting tensions between state and federal authority. In essence, "states' rights" encapsulates the struggle for autonomy and self-governance within the federal system.
The Black Codes refers to the set of civil rights, or lack thereof, given to African Americans after the Civil War. Though the entire country had discriminatory laws like these, the term generally refers to the southern states.
This term refers to the supreme authority within a state's borders.
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The term greenback refers to money in the United States. This term originated because the legal tender in the United States was printed in the color green on the back side.
The term Suffragist refers to a group of people who rallied for rights. The word is derived from the suffrage.
The term "unalienable" refers to rights or properties that cannot be taken away, transferred, or surrendered. It is often used in the context of fundamental human rights, suggesting that these rights are inherent and cannot be justly revoked. The concept is famously articulated in the United States Declaration of Independence, which describes certain rights as "unalienable," emphasizing their intrinsic value to individuals.
Border States.
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