topic 5 Flashcards
a ceremony in which the President publicly takes the oath of office
inauguration
an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
precedent
the group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
cabinet
a certificate that promises to repay money loaned, plus interest, on a certain date
bond
a tax on foreign goods brought into a country
tariff
someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit
speculator
not taking sides in a conflict
neutral
a party, or an opposing group within a party
faction
not permitted by the Constitution
unconstitutional
a member of the political party founded by Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Republicans
a member of the party led by Alexander Hamilton that favored a strong federal government
federalists
a payment by a weaker party to a stronger party in return for protection
tribute
the act of stirring up rebellion against a government
sedition
to cancel
nullify
the rights and powers independent of the federal government that are reserved for the states by the Constitution
states rights
the idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs
laissez faire
the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether the acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are constitutional
judicial review
a long voyage of exploration
expedition
a ridge that separates river systems flowing toward opposite sides of a continent
continental divide
the practice of forcing people into military service
impressment
a ban on trade
embargo
the act of importing or exporting goods in violation of trade laws
smuggling
an alliance of independent states or nations, usually with a shared military command
confederation
the members of Congress from the South and the West who called for war with Britain prior to the War of 1812
War Hawks
