Chapter 8 - Growing Pains in the New Republic 1789-1800

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The head of the judicial branch of the government; presides over the Supreme Court.

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Chief Justice

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The amount of money a government owes to all its creditors, including other nations and to companies from which it purchases goods and services.

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national debt

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A member of the president's Cabinet, whose primary role is to represent the United States before the Supreme Court.

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attorney general

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The ceremony that marks the beginning of a presidency

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inauguration

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The heads of departments that assist the US president

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Cabinet

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to give up

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cede

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a prior event or decision that serves as an example for events or decisions that follow

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precedents

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an area or group of people providing the biggest influence over a political candidate

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power base

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A tax on imports and exports

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tariffs

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an ambassador

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envoy