George Washington
George Washington set the precedent that President would serve how many terms?
2
What political party did John Adams belong to?
Federalist
Who did Jefferson defeat to become 3rd President of the United States?
John Adams
Which two founding fathers are credited with starting political parties in the USA?
Hamilton & Jefferson
What was the main goal of Hamilton's Financial Plan?
To pay off the War Debt
Political Parties
Permanent Foreign Alliances
This unpopular law changed the time it took to become a citizen from 5 years to 14, gave the president the authority to imprison or deport any "aliens."
Alien Act
Why was Jefferson's election dubbed "The Revolution of 1800"?
Because it was the first time the presidency changed political party.
The main difference between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans was?
Their beliefs about the size/power of the central government
What did Hamilton want to tax in order to raise money to pay off the war debt?
Whiskey
Another precedent set was the group of Washington chose to help him run the precedency. What is the name of this group of advisors?
Executive Cabinet
or
Cabinet
What event initially made John Adams popular?
The XYZ affair
Why did Jefferson reduce the size of the military?
To cut government spending
What nation would the Federalists have preferred to have an alliance with?
Britain
How did Hamilton propose the USA would stabilize its currency?
Washington using the army to put down the Whiskey Rebellion helped define government authority and set what precedent?
Use of domestic force
The Sedition Act
Define Laissez-Faire
A hands off approach to economic regulation by the government
Democratic-Republicans believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution. What part of the Constitution did they think supported their argument?
The 10 amendment
What industry was Hamilton trying to protect with his tariffs?
Manufacturing
Upon entering office Washington faced 6 major issues, name 3 of them.
Define the authority of the central government,
War Debt,
Unstable Economy/Create a Stable Economy,
Build a Military,
Maintain National Security,
Set up Court System.
What is the name of the documents that declared the Alien and Sedition Acts unconstitutional and declared them nullified?
The Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
What branch of the military most effected by Jefferson's spending cuts?
The Navy
Which political party was more in favor of lassez-faire economics?
What part of the Constitution did Hamilton believe gave the Federal Government the power to create a National Bank?
The Necessary & Proper Clause
Also known as the...
The Elastic Clause