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Washington & Adams
Flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A ceremony in which the President takes the oath of the office. | Inauguration |
| An example to be followed by others in the future. | Precedent |
| A certificate issued by a Government for a 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 profile. | Speculator |
| A tax imported on goods | Tarrif |
| An organized political group | Faction |
| Contrary to what is permitted by the constitution. | Unconstitutional |
| An outsider or someone from another country. | Alien |
| An activity designed to overthrow the Government. | Sedition |
| Deprive of legal | Nullify |
| First President | George Washington |
| Washington's Vice President | John Adams |
| Warned that the " Spirit of faction" might work like a spark to bring a mob and rule chaos. | Alexander Hamilton |
| Disliked fractions | Thomas Jefferson |
| Considered factions to be selfish groups, unconcerned with the well-being of the whole nation. | James Madison |