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Washington and Adams
Flashcards
Question | Answer |
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Inauguration | a ceremony in which the President takes the oath of office. |
Precedent | an example to be followed by others in the future. |
Bond | a certificate made by the government, for a amount of monety they promised to pay back with investment. |
Speculator | people who invest in a risky venture, in hope of making a large profit. |
Tariff | a tax imported on goods. |
Faction | an organized political group. |
Unconstitutional | contrary to what is permitted by the constitution. |
Alien | an outsider or someone for another country. |
Sedition | activity to overthrow a government. |
Nullify | deprive of legal force. |
George Washington | first President, won all electoral votes. |
John Adams | a new englander, Washingtons vice president. |
Alexander Hamilton | disagreed with Jefferson and disliked fractions. |
Thomas Jefferson | disagreed with Hamilton and disliked fractions. |
James Madison | argued in the federalist papers, wrote virgina plan too. |