Chapter 8 Quiz 1 Flashcards

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precedent

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an example to be followed by others in the future

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bond

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a certificate issued by a government for an amount of money that the government promises to pay back with interest

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speculators

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people who invest in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit

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unconstitutional

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contrary to what is permitted by the Constitution

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tariff

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a tax on imported goods

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faction

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an organized political group

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James Madison

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consider the factions to be selfish groups, I’m concerned with the well-being of the whole nation; argued with the Federalist Papers that and affective national government would prevent the growth of factions

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Thomas Jefferson

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Vice President; disliked factions; was a republican, favored strong state government, opposed national bank, opposed protective tariff

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Alexander Hamilton

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disliked factions; Federalist; believed both wealthy and I dictated should lead;

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John Adams

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republican; A New Englander; was Washington’s Vice President, and later on became second president

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inauguration

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A ceremony in which the president takes the oath of office

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