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Chapter 9 Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Inauguration ceremony in which the President officially takes the oath of office
precedent an act or decision that sets the example for others to follow
Cabinet group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
Judiciary Act A 1789 law that created the structure of the Supreme Court and set up a system of district courts and circuit courts for the nation.
national debt total amount of money that a government owes to others
bond certificate that promises to repay money loaned, plus interest, on a certain date
speculator someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit
tariff tax on foreign goods brought into a country
Whiskey Rebellion a 17944 protest over a tax on all liquor made and sold in the United States
French Revolution a 1789 rebellion in France that ended the French monarchy for a time.
foreign policy actions that a nation takes in relation to another nation.
neutral not taking sides in a conflict
Farewell Address final official speech of Presidents as they leave office
faction opposing group within a party
unconstitutional not allowed under the Constitution
Federalist Supporter of the Constitution, who favored a strong federal, or national, government
Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798, Federalist-supported laws that permitted the President to expel foreigners, made it harder for immigrants to become citizens, and allowed for citizens to be fined or jailed if they criticized the government or its officials
sedition Stirring up rebellion against a govenment
nullify to cancel
states' rights the right of states to limit the power of the federal government
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