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social studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | A ceremony which the President takes the oath of the office. |
| Precedent | An example to be followed by others in the future. |
| Bond | A certificate issued by a government for a amount of money that the government promises to pay back with interest. |
| Speculator | People that invest in risky ventures in hopes of a large profit. |
| Tariff | A tax on imported goods. |
| Faction | A organized political group. |
| Unconstitutional | Contrary to what is written in the Constitution. |
| Alien | An outsider or someone not from this country. |
| Sedition | A activity designed to overthrow the government. |
| Nullify | Deprive of legal force. |
| George Washington | The first President of the U.S. |
| John Adams | The first vice president also the second president of the U.S. |
| Alexander Hamilton | First Treasury Secretary, and author of The Federalist Papers. |
| Thomas Jefferson | The first secretary of state . |
| James Madison | The fourth U.S. President. defined government as a republican system |