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SS Vocab #7
Term | Definition |
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Inauguration | Ceremony at which the President officially takes the oath of office |
Precedent | An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow |
Cabinet | Group of officials who head government departments and advise the President |
National Dept | Total sum of money the government owes |
Bond | Certificate that promises to repay money loaned, plus interest, at a late date |
Speculator | Person who invest in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit |
Tariff | A tax on foreign goods brought into a country |
Protective Tariff | Higher tax on imports to protect a 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 tat said England pay for damage ships and the U.s would pay debts owed to England- Did nothing to protect the U.S ships |
Unconstitutional | Not permitted by the constitution |
Political Party | Organized group who have the same views about government |
Democratic Republicans | Political party that supported Thomas Jefferson's idea of government |
Federalism | Political Party that supported ideas of Alexander Hamilton of government |
States rights | Idea that states can over ride a national law |
Sedition | Stirring up rebellion against a government |
Nullify | To cancel |
XYZ Affacir | Foreign event where France tried to bribe American officals |
Alien and Sedition Acts | Two Laws that dealt with expelling foreigners and fining people who spoke out against the government(1798) |