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Washington and Adams
Flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |