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Washington & Adams
Flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 issued by the gov't for an amount of money the the gov't promises to pay back with interest. |
| Speculator | People who invest in a risky venture in hopes of making a large profit. |
| Tariff | A tax on imported products. |
| Faction | Organized political group. |
| Unconstitutional | Contrary to what is permitted by the constitution. |
| Alien | Outsider or someone from another country. |
| Sedition | Activity designed to overthrow the gov't. |
| Nullify | Deprive of legal force. |
| George Washington | 1st president. |
| John Adams | 1st vice president. |
| Alexander Hamilton | Federalist leader. |
| Thomas Jefferson | Republican leader. |
| James Madison | Federalist against factions. |