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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 | "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 | "An organized political group" |
| Unconstitutional | "Contrary to what is permitted by the constitution" |
| Alien | "An outsider or someone from another country" |
| Sedition | "Activity designed to overthrow a government" |
| Nullify | "Deprive of legal force" |
| George Washington | First President 1789 |
| John Adams | Nominated by Federalists First Vice President |
| Alexander Hamiltion | Led Federalists Dislikes factions |
| Thomas Jefferson | Led Republicans Dislike factions |
| James Madison | "Factions are selfish groups" |