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washington and adams
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a ceremony in which the president takes the oath of office | inauguration |
| example to be followed by others in the future | precedent |
| a certificate issued by a government for an amount of money that the government promises to pay back with interest | bond |
| people who invest in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit | speculator |
| a tax on imported goods | tariff |
| was an organized political group | faction |
| contrary to what is permitted by the constitution | unconstitutional |
| an outsider or someone from another country | alien |
| activity designed to overthrow a government | sedition |
| deprive of legal force | nullify |
| the president | george washington |
| a new englander who had been washingtons vice president | john adams |
| believed wealthy and educated should lead | alexander hamilton |
| believed people should have political power | thomas jefferson |
| considered factions to be selfish | james madison |