Vocabulary
a broad interpertation of the constitution meaning that congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the constituition
loose constuction
to refuse to recognize a federal law
nullify
all of these were part of President Washington's cabinet except the
Education department
what did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the U.S. to become a great nation?
a strong economy
The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government.
sedition
the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the constitution remain with the states
States' right theory
What was the cause of the whiskey rebellion
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey
All of these occurred in washington's administration except?
political parties were eliminated
a parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of the threats to the nation's future
Washington's farewell adress
tax on the production or sale of a product, on alcohol and other luxury goods
excise tax
What advice did President washington give to america in his farewell adress
do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
Description of Federalist
a wealthy man
believes in strong national government
wants john adams as president
maybe selfish
a revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey
whiskey rebellion
a clause in the constitution that allowed congress to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying out its listed poweers
Which of these events led to the addition of the 12th amendment to the constitution?
the election of 1800
description of republican
A farmer (not super wealthy)
supports french revolution
wants a strong state government
wants thomas j as president
a narrow interpertation of the constitution, meaning that congress has only those powers specifically given in the constitution
strict construction
this amendment was added to the constitution to prevent ties in presidential races by establishing separate ballots for president and vice president
12th amendment
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?
C: serious differences were resolved without violence