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Unit 6 Vocabulary
Unit 6 Federalist Era
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | a ceremony in which a president takes the oath of office |
| Unanimous | All members of a group are in complete agreement about a decision or vote |
| Precedent | An example to be followed by others in the future |
| Cabinet | A group of the heads of the executive branch departments to advise the president |
| Bond | A certificate issued by a government for an amount of money (debt) to be paid back with interest |
| Speculator | People who invest in risky ventures hoping to make a large profit |
| Tariff | A tax on imports |
| Neutrality | Not taking sides in a conflict |
| Faction | An organized political group |
| Alien | An outsider or someone from another country |
| Sedition | Activity designed to overthrow the government |
| Nullify | To cancel out a law |