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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 to 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 import 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 forced |
| George Washington | first President of the U.S.A |
| John Adams | Washington's Vice President |
| Alexander Hamilton | against factions |
| Thomas Jefferson | against factions |
| James Madison | against factions |