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Washington and Adams
Flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | A ceremony, in which the president takes the oath of office. |
| Precedent | To be followed by others in the future. |
| Bond | Is a certificate issued by a gov for an amount of money that the government promises to pay. |
| Speculator | People who invest in a risky venture. |
| Tariff | A tax on imported goods. |
| Faction | Organized political group. |
| Unconstitutional | contrary to what is permitted by gov. |
| Alien | An outsider or someone from another country. |
| Sedition | Is an activity designed to overthrow a government |
| Nullify | To deprive of legal force |
| George Washington | The president of the Usa, |
| John Adams | A new Englander who was the vice president at the time. |
| Alexander Hamilton | Was known to dislike factions along with Thomas Jefferson. |
| Thomas Jefferson | Was also known to dislike factions |
| James Madison | Considerd factions to be selfish |