Chapter 4: Federalists and Republicans: Vocabulary

Question 1

Cabinet

Answer 1

Group of advisers to the President

Question 2

Revenue

Answer 2

The money collected from taxes and other sources. Used to fund the government.

Question 3

The Tariff of 1789

Answer 3

Tariff that required importers to pay a tax on a percentage of their ship’s cargo. They also had to pay a tax on the tonnage on their ships.

Question 4

Speculators

Answer 4

Person who risks money in hopes of a financial profit. This was the name given to people who bought the government bonds at a cheap price (sometimes as low as $10) hoping that the government would pay at full price ($100).

Question 5

Enumerated Powers

Answer 5

Government powers that are specifically outlined in the Constitution.

Question 6

Implied powers

Answer 6

Powers that aren’t specifically mentioned in the Constitution but claimed by the government.

Question 7

Bank of the United States

Answer 7

The National Bank that was established to collect taxes, regulate trade and provide for defense.

Question 8

Creditor

Answer 8

One to whom a debt is owed.

Question 9

Agrarianism

Answer 9

The philosophy that owning land and agriculture is the backbone of our country.

Question 10

Radicals

Answer 10

One whose political views, practices, or policies are considered extreme.

Question 11

Neutral

Answer 11

Not aligned with any political or ideological group, not taking sides.