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Chapter 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was the first president? | George Washington. |
| When was George Washington selected for presidency? | On April 6, 1789, Congress declared that the electoral college had Washington unanimously(John Adams VP). |
| Electoral College? | Group selected by each of the states to cast votes in presidential elections. |
| Precedent? | An action or decision that serves as an example for ;after generations. |
| Judiciary Act 1789? | Set up a federal court system with three levels. |
| National Debt? | Amount of money owed by the U.S to its lenders. |
| Bonds? | Certificates that represent money owed. |
| Speculators? | People who buy items at low prices in the hopes that the values will rise. |
| Assumption? | Hamilton wanted the federal government to pay off the states debt because it would increase support for the federal government. |
| What did Hamilton do in exchange for support for the debt plan. | He convinced |