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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 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 a government. |
| Nullify | deprive of legal force |
| John Adams | a New Englander , Washingtons vice president. |
| Alexander Hamilton | disliked factions, federalist. |
| Thomas Jefferson | "liked factions", Republican. |
| James Madison | Considered factions to be selfish. |
| George Washington | an American founding father, first president of the united states. Crossed the Delaware river with his men. |