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U.S. History Regents Flashcards
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- 1Judiciary Act of 1789a law that established the federal court system and the number of Supreme Count justices and that provided for the appeal of certain state court decisions to the federal courts
- 2Cabinetthe group of department heads who serve as the president’s chief advisor
- 3Democratic-Republicanpolitical party known for its support of strong state governments, founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792 in opposition to the Federalist Party
- 4Protective tariffa tax on imported goods that is intended to protect a nation’s businesses from foreign competition
- 5Alexander Hamiltonsecretary of state who was chosen by George Washington. He believed in a strong central government led by upper-class citizens and believed that commerce and industry were the main factors to a strong nation
- 6Bank of the United Stateseither of the two national banks, funded by the federal government and private investors, established by Congress, the 1st in 1791 & 2nd in 1816
- 7Two-Party Systema political system dominated by two major parties
- 8Excise taxa tax on the production, sale or consumption of goods produced within a country
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- Some key definitions for the U.S. HIstory Regents.
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- megclark · May 2014
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- Jul 9, 2016
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