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Washington and Adams
Flash Cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | A ceremony in which the president takes the oath of office |
| Precedent | A example to be followed by others in the future |
| Bond | Certificate issued by gov for a amount of money that the gov 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 | Organized political group |
| Unconstitutional | Contrary to what is permitted by the constitution |
| Alien | Outsider or someone from another country |
| Sedition | Activity designed to overthrow a gov |
| Nullify | Deprive of legal force |
| George Washington | First President of USA |
| John Adams | A new Englander who had been Washington vice president |
| Alexander Hamilton | Federalist Against factions |
| Thomas Jefferson | Republican Against Factions |
| James Madison | Considered fractions to be selfish groups |