Early Republic Vocab

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A prior event or decision that serves as an example for the future.

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precedent

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Ceremony marking the start of a presidency

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inauguration

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Heads of departments assisting the president

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cabinet

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Highest court in the U.S.

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supreme court

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Presides over the Supreme Court

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Chief Justice

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Amount of money a government owes to creditors

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national debt

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Taxes on imports and exports

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Tariffs

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Understanding of the Constitution that is broad

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Loose interpretation

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Understanding of the Constitution that should be strictly followed.

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Strict interpretation

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Meeting with French agents after France seized American ships

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xyz affair