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Washington and Adams
Flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | A ceramony 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 goverment for an amount of money that the goverment promises to pay back in intrest. |
| Speculator | People who invest in a risky venture in hopes of making 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 | Activity designed to overthrow goverment. |
| Nullify | Deprive of legal force. |
| George Washington | The first president |
| John Adams | A new englander. |
| Alexander Hamiltion & Thomas Jefferson | Rarley in agreement both disliked factions. |
| James Madison | Considered factions to be selfish groups. |