Washington's Presidency
The President is in charge of which of the three branches of government?
Executive Branch
What was Hamilton's role in the government?
Secretary of the Treasury
What is another term for political party?
Faction
What did Washington want us to be when it came to dealing with other nations in conflict?
neutral
John Adams became president after serving in this position.
Vice President
What term means examples set by President Washington that were used by future presidents?
Part of Hamilton's plan was to pass a tariff. What is a tariff?
A tax on foreign goods brought into America.
In his Farewell Address, what did George Washington ask Americans to avoid in their at home politcis?
Political Parties
What was impressment?
The kidnapping of sailors to fight in other nations' navies.
This incident involved French agents demanding a bribe before negotiations.
XYZ Affair
What was the name given to the President's group of closest advisors?
The Cabinet
What did Hamilton want to create to hold, print, and manage the nation's money?
A national bank.
Which party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
The Democratic-Republicans
What treaty was signed with Britain to try to end some of our conflicts with them?
The Jay Treaty.
These laws were passed to silence criticism of Adams and the Federalists.
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
What problem at home was a test for the government's power to maintain order and collect taxes?
Whiskey Rebellion
Hamilton believed in a LOOSE INTERPRETATION of the Constitution. What does this mean?
It means that the Constitution does allow for some wiggle room in what the government can and can't do as long as it is needed to fulfill its job.
Which election year featured the first contest between two candidates supported by a major political party?
1796
Which American General defeated the Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
Anthony Wayne
This act made it illegal to criticize the government.
The Sedition Act.
How many terms did Washington serve as President?
Two Terms
Prior to Hamilton's plan, most U.S. debt was held by speculators. What is a Speculator?
A person who invests in a risky deal hoping to make a substantial amount of money.
Because of the electoral college rules, what made Thomas Jefferson an add choice for John Adams' Vice President?
They were from two different political parties.
Who was George Washington's Secretary of State?
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia and Kentucky argued that states could do this to federal laws.
Nullify them.