Vocab
Trust-Busting
Government practice of breaking up monopolies and trusts dominating most of a business.
300-350 lbs
Did Taft like monopolies...?
nah :)
Tariffs
Tax or duty to be paid on a class of imports or exports.
Constitutionalist
Someone who believes that government power should be legally limited, and who follows the order of the constitution strictly.
What year did Taft die?
1930
What was Taft's response to the 17th amendment?
Taft was not happy about the 17th Amendment, but supported for the direct election of Senators, which was seen as a way to push back corruption in state legislatures.
Conservative
A political party adverse to change or innovation, more traditional political views.
Appointive
Someone put into a job by being appointed by a government official rather than by an election.
What year did Taft get elected?
1908 (if you say anything from 1905-1910, you get the points)
What is the 16th amendment?
Gives Congress the power to collect an income tax.
Judicial
Anything relating to court and the administration of justice.
Revenue shortfalls
The government losing money after a project that did not go as well as expected.
What was one of his occupations before being the president?
A judge in the Ohio Superior Court, a professional wrestler at Yale, and a Chief Justice.
What is the 17th amendment?
Established the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote
Predecessor