Vocabulary
What is a precedent?
A practice or decision that becomes an example for future leaders.
Washington said he “walked on untrodden ground.” What did he mean?
He was the first president and had no precedents to guide him.
Their disagreements led to the creation of what?
The first political parties.
What amendment was added during Jefferson’s presidency?
The Twelfth Amendment
What is the president’s administration?
The cabinet + vice president + executive leadership.
What is the cabinet?
A group of leaders who run executive departments and advise the president.
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?
Organized the federal court system.
Hamilton wanted a strong ______ government.
Central
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?
$15 million.
What did farmers use as money on the frontier?
Whiskey.
What is the Electoral College?
The system in which electors formally choose the president and vice president.
Name one major precedent Washington set.
Creating the cabinet / Serving two terms / Neutrality / Enforcing laws.
Jefferson believed America should be a nation of ______.
Small farmers.
What country sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?
France.
Why did farmers oppose the whiskey tax?
It taxed their main source of income and currency.
What is judicial review?
The power of courts to decide whether laws follow the Constitution.
How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
He put on his uniform and led troops to enforce the law.
What does neutrality mean?
Avoiding taking sides in a foreign conflict.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?
It doubled the size of the United States
What was the “Dinner Table Bargain”?
A deal to place the capital on the Potomac in exchange for Hamilton’s debt plan.
What is an inaugural ceremony?
The official event where a newly elected president takes office.
Why did Washington warn against political parties?
He believed they would divide the nation.
Which party supported Hamilton?
The Federalists.
What major river and port did the U.S. gain control of?
The Mississippi River and New Orleans.
Who helped design Washington, D.C.?
Who helped design Washington, D.C.?
Pierre L’Enfant, Andrew Ellicott, and Benjamin Banneker.