| A | B |
| Hamilton, Knox, Jefferson, & Randolph | first four members of the Cabinet; appointed by Pres. George Washington |
| tariff | a tax on imported goods; makes imported more expensive than goods produced within a country |
| Whiskey Rebellion | uprising by Pennsylvania farmers to protest tax on whiskey, cutting their profits; showed the new central government would not tolerate violent protests |
| loose interpretation | the view that there are things not directly permitted by the Constitution that Congress could do |
| Judiciary Act of 1789 | provided for a Supreme Court of 6 justices, which would direct 3 circuit courts, and 13 district courts |
| inauguration | the ceremony in which the President of the United States takes the oath of office |
| Cabinet | group of advisors to the President |
| strict interpretation | the view that the Constitution permits only what it specifically says |
| bonds | certificates that promise to repay money loaned plus interest; often issued by a government |
| Jefferson & Madison | leaders of the Republican Party |
| factions | early name for political parties |
| Hamilton & Adams | leaders of the Federalist Party |