historryyy Flashcards
Inaguration
A ceremony in which the President publicly takes the oath of office
Precedent
an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
Cabinets
the group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
Bond
a certificate that promises to repay money loaned, plus interest, on a certain date
Tariff
a tax on foreign goods brought into a country
Speculator
someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit
Neutral
not taking sides in a conflict
Faction
a party, or an opposing group within a party
Unconstitutional
not permitted by the Constitution
Democratic Republicans
a member of the political party founded by Thomas Jefferson
Federalists
a supporter of a strong federal government
Tribute
a payment by a weaker party to a stronger party in return for protection
Sedition
the act of stirring up rebellion against a government
Nullify
to cancel
States rights
the rights and powers independent of the federal government that are reversed for the States by the constitution
