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Washington and Adams
Flashcards
Question | Answer |
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Inauguration | A ceremony in which the president takes the oath to office |
Precedent | An example to be followed by others |
Bond | A certificate that is 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 | An activity designed to overthrow the government |
Nullify | To deprive of legal force |
George Washington | The first president of the US and Revolutionary war hero |
John Adams | Washingtons vice president |
Thomas Jefferson | Washingtons Secretary of State |
Alexander Hamilton | Washingtons Secretary of Treasury |
James Madison | Founder of the VA KY plans |