Studied by 89 peopleloose construction
a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution
sedition
The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government
nullify
to refuse a federal law
States' Doctrine
the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states
What departments made up President Washington's cabinet?
Executive department heads
What is an excise tax?
A tax on the production or sale of a product
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
Why did Washington bring in the army as a response to the Whiskey Rebellion?
He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority
What important ideas did Washington include in his farewell address to the nation at the end of his presidency?
Not to let loyalty to political parties tear the nation apart
Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?
They believed democracy was worth the fight
Which event led to the addition of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution?
The election of 1800
Leader of the Federalist party
Alexander Hamilton
Best form of government (Federalist)
Country ruled by wealthy & well educated
How strong should the national government be? (Federalist)
Favored a strong national government
Federalist Ideal economy
Based on business, manufacturing and trade
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Strong national bank to collect taxes and print money
Federalist View of human nature
People were selfish and out for themselves
Relations with Britain and France (Federalist)
Sided with Britain
French Revolution (Federalist)
Did not support- Felt that people were going against the government
Leader of the Republican party
Thomas Jefferson
Best form of government (Republican)
People have a say (democracy)
How strong should the national government be? (Republican)
Small national government with limited powers but strong state governments
Republican Ideal economy
Based on agriculture (farmers)
Republican View of human nature
Citizens have their rights and people are naturally good
Relations with Britain and France (Republican)
Sided with France
French Revolution (Republican)
Supports- because people should stand up for themselves
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the U.S. to become a great nation?
A strong economy
According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country's interests?
It would provide loans to business people
Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
They depended on the country's business
What issue about power divided the Federalist and Republican parties?
How large and powerful the federal government should be
How did republicans view the Alien and Sedition Acts?
As an attack on the right of free speech
What does each state have the authority to do based on the States' Doctrine of the Constitution?
Nullify federal law
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful resolution?
Serious differences were resolved without violence
How were Hamilton and Jefferson opposites in appearance?
Hamilton- dressed with great care
Jefferson- sloppy with clothes
As a result of the election of 1800, what did it show about the electoral college?
It should be completely abolished
resolution
Statement of a formal decision agreed on by a group
strict construction
a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution
exert
To put out effort to make something happen
accumulated
To increase in quantity or size over time
finances
The money a person, company or nation has and how it is managed
reluctant
To have hesitation or an unwillingness to do something
Where was the leader of the Federalist party from?
West Indies
Where was the leader of the Republican party from?
Virginia
Federalist Views of the Alien Acts
Needed to protect the country from troublemakers
Federalist Views of the Sedition Acts
Punish rep. for saying bad things about the government
Republican Views of the Alien Acts
Felt that it was an attack on their party
Republican Views of the Sedition Acts
An attack on free speech and press
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It would punish those who publish lies about the government
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