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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | Ceremony at which the President officially takes the oath of office. |
| Precedent | An act of decision that sets an example for others to follow. |
| Cabinet | Groups of officials who head government departments and advise the President. |
| National Debt | Total sum of money the government owes. |
| Bond | Certificate that promises to repay loaned, plus interest, at a later date. |
| Speculator | Person who invests in a risky venture in the hopes of making a large profit. |
| Tariff | A tax on foreign goods brought into a country. |
| Protective Tariff | Higher tax on imports to protect c country's industry from foreign competition. |
| Foreign Policy | Actions that a nation takes towards other nations. |
| Neutrality Proclamation | Policy that the U.S. would not support either England or France in the French Revolution (made by Washington). |
| Jay's Treaty | Treaty with England that said England would pay for damaged ships and the U.S. would pay debts owned to England-did nothing the protect U.S. ships. |
| Unconstitutional | Not permitted by the constitution. |
| Political Party | Organized group who have the same views about government. |
| Federalists | Political party that supported the ideas of Alexander Hamilton on government. |
| States Rights | Idea that states can overrule a national law. |
| Sedition | Stirring up a rebellion against a government. |
| Nullify | To cancel. |
| XYZ Affair | Foreign event where France tried to bribe American officials. |
| Alien and Sedition Acts | Two laws that dealt with expelling foreigners and firing people who spoke out against the government. |
| Democratic Republicans | Political party that supported Thomas Jefferson's idea on government. |