9-1 Vocab (History)

Question 1

Precedent

Answer 1

Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

Question 2

Cabinet

Answer 2

A group of advisors to a president

Question 3

Uniform

Answer 3

Of the same form with others

Question 4

Bond

Answer 4

Certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future-plus an additional amount of money, called interest

Question 5

Accumulate

Answer 5

To build up or collect

Question 6

Compromise

Answer 6

A settlement of a disagreement reached by each side giving up some of what it wants in order to reach an agreement.

Question 7

Tariffs

Answer 7

Taxes on imports

Question 8

Judiciary Act of 1789

Answer 8

Act establishing the organization of the U.S. federal court system, which had been sketched only in general terms in the U.S. Constitution

Question 9

Liberty

Answer 9

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views

Question 10

Ratify

Answer 10

Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid