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Washington & Adams
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| inauguration | ceremony which the president takes oath of office |
| precedent | example to be followed by others in future |
| bond | certificate issued by Government for an amount of money they promised to pay back in interest |
| speculator | people who invest in risky ventures in hopes to make a large profit |
| tariff | a tax on imported goods |
| faction | organized political group |
| unconstitutional | contrary to what is permitted by constitution |
| alien | outside/person from another country |
| sedition | activity designed to overthrow government |
| nullify | deprive of legal force |
| George Washington | ex-war general, first ever president |
| John Adams | vice president to Washington |
| Alexander Hamilton | disliked factions & Thomas Jefferson |
| Thomas Jefferson | disliked factions & Alexander Hamilton |
| James Madison | disliked factions |