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Washington and 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 | Is a certificate issued by a government for an amount of money that the government promises to pay back with interest. |
| Speculator | People who invest in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit. |
| Tariff | A tax on imported goods. |
| Faction | Was an organized political group. |
| Unconstitutional | Contrary to what is permitted by the constitution. |
| Alien | Outsider or somebody from another country. |
| Sedition | Activity designed to overthrow a government. |
| Nullify | Deprive of legal force. |
| George Washington | Won and was 1st president. |
| John Adams | New Englander , Washington's Vice president. |
| Alexander Hamilton | Disliked Factions, Federalists. |
| Thomas Jefferson | Republican, "Liked factions." |
| James Madison | Considered factions to be selfish groups. |