Federalists
The leader of the Federalist party (and the best Founding Father!)
Alexander Hamilton.
The leader of the Republican party.
Thomas Jefferson.
Who was the first president?
George Washington.
Washington's Farewell Address
George Washington's parting message to the nation in which he warned of threats to the nation's future.
Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose construction of the Constitution. What is a loose construction?
Loose construction is a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically listed in the constitution.
Who were the two candidates who had a tie in the Election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
The action by a state to refuse to recognize a federal law.
Nullification.
Who won the Election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson.
What title did people give to America's first president before "Mr. President"?
"Your Excellency"
What year was Washington's Farewell Address given?
1796.
Where was the leader of the Federalist party born?
Hamilton was born in the West Indies. He was raised on the Carribean island of St. Croix
In the Election of 1800, which candidate got only one vote?
John Jay.