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Washington and Adams
Flash cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | A ceremony in which the president takes oath of the office. |
| Precedent | To be followed by others in the future. |
| Bond | An amount of money the government promises to pay back with interest. |
| Speculator | People who interest in a risky venture in 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 someone from another country. |
| Sedition | An activity designed to overthrow a government. |
| Nullify | Deprive of legal forces. |
| George Washington | The first president of US. |
| John Adams | A New Englander who had been Washingtons Vice President. |
| Alexander Hamilton | Did not like the faction. ( Federalist) |
| Thomas Jefferson | Did not like the faction. (Republican) |
| James Madison | Did not like factions considered them selfish and fought in the federalist papers. |