Unit 1: Washington’s Presidency & The Early Republic

Precedent

Decision or action that serves as a guide for future leaders

Cabinet

A group of advisors to the president who each head a department of the executive branch.

Neutrality

The state of not supporting or helping either side in conflict

Judicial Review

The power of the Judicial branch to review laws and potentially declare them unconstitutional.

The National Bank

The National Bank of the United States was a central bank established in the early history of the U.S. to stabilize and improve the nation's credit and financial system.