Precedents
How many Precedents did Washington create?
3
True or False
The Constitution did NOT give instructions on how to do everything?
True
What party was Hamilton the leader of?
Federalist
True or False
The Constitution provided very few details about the judicial system.
True
What/who caused the rebellion?
Whiskey Tax/ Alexander Hamilton
The Residence Act of 1790 allowed the government to do what?
Create Washington D.C.
What was the 1st Precedent created?
"Mr. President"
What 3 branches of government did the Constitution create?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
What party was Jefferson the leader of?
Democratic-Republican
Does the Constitution mandate how many Supreme Court judges to appoint?
No
Why did the farmers in the frontier find this tax unfair?
They used their corn surplus crop for income.
What two states gave some of their land to create the capital?
Virginia and Maryland
How many executive departments were there in the Cabinet?
3
Which branch makes sure the law is followed?
Judicial Branch
Which event resulted from the disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson?
The first two political parties
How many Supreme Court judges did Washington and the legislature decide to have?
6
Why was money scarace in the frontier? Whiskey was used for _______________________.
The frontier was sparsely populated.
substitute currency
Who ended up drawing the plans for the capital after the first architect was fired?
Benjamin Banneker
How many terms/years can a president serve?
2 terms/ 8 years
What were the 3 main things Hamilton and his party were for?
strong central/federal government
government run by the wealthy
manufactoring (found in the North)
What are the lower courts in the U.S. named?
Why did the farmers in the frontier feel the government was being unfair with this tax?
They felt it was taxation without representation all over again.
Why was the newly appointed architect's involvement in laying out the capital so monumental?
Banneker was a free African American man who was given a great responsibility when there were not a lot of opportunities for African Americans.
He remembered the design plan so that building the capital could continue after Frenchie was fired.
The president, vice president, and cabinet make up the ____________________________.
President's administration
Which branch create the laws?
What two groups of people make up the Congress?
The Legislature
House of Representatives and Senate
What were 3 main things that Jefferson and his party were for?
strong state government
government run by the "working man"
farming (found in the South)
Who nominates a Supreme Court judges?
President
Although Washington empathized with the farmers, he believed in upholding the law. What was Washington's reaction to the rebellion?
He led 13,000 troops to western Pennsylvania and stopped the rebellion without firing a shot.
Why did Washington leave office after his terms were done?
He didn't want any one person to hold/acquire to much power.
In a letter to Washington, Jefferson wrote about a major concern that he had. What was that concern?
Jefferson's concern was about Hamilton's plan to create a national bank for the U.S.
After being nominated, what is the process to be confirmed as a Supreme Court judge?
If a person is approved, how long is the judge position?
You must be interviewed by the Senate. If a person passes the interview, then they will be approved as a judge.
Until retirement, death, or you really really break the law!
Why was Washinton's reaction to the rebellion so important?
It showed that the government had the power to enforce laws.
What were Washington's main conccerns he talked about in his Farewell Address?
The development of political parties and the division of the country.
Staying out of foreign countries affairs. (minding our own business)