Topic 5 Flashcards
Inaugration
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
Cabinet
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
laissez fare
the idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs
judicial review
the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether the acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are constitutional
expedition
expedition
continental divide
a ridge that separates river systems flowing toward opposite sides of a continent
impressment
the practice of forcing people into military service
embarge
a ban on trade
smuggling
the act of importing or exporting goods in violation of trade laws
confederation
an alliance of independent states or nations, usually with a shared military command
war hawks
the members of Congress from the South and the West who called for war with Britain prior to the War of 1812
