Interpreting the Constitution
What does constitutional mean?
Allowed by the Constitution
Who believed in a strong national government?
Alexander Hamilton
What was one reason Hamilton wanted a national bank?
To collect taxes / pay debts / strengthen the economy
What is a precedent?
An example set by one leader that others follow
What rebellion happened when farmers protested a tax on whiskey?
The Whiskey Rebellion
What does unconstitutional mean?
Not allowed by the Constitution
Who believed the government should only do what is clearly written?
Thomas Jefferson
What kind of powers did Hamilton believe in that are not written word-for-word?
Implied powers
What group did Washington create to help advise him?
The Cabinet
How did George Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
He sent federal troops to enforce the law
What clause is also called the Elastic Clause?
The Necessary and Proper Clause
Who supported the Bank of the United States?
Alexander Hamilton
Who made the final decision about creating the Bank of the United States?
George Washington
How many terms did Washington serve as president?
two terms
What treaty helped the United States avoid war with Great Britain and reopen trade?
Jay’s Treaty
Which amendment protects states’ rights and limits federal power?
10th Amendment
Who believed the national bank was unconstitutional?
Thomas Jefferson
Which clause did Washington’s decision strengthen?
The Elastic Clause
What foreign policy precedent did Washington set to avoid wars?
neutrality
Why were some Americans upset about Jay’s Treaty?
It did not support France and seemed too friendly to Britain
What type of interpretation uses the Constitution to allow new actions?
Loose interpretation
Which interpretation did Jefferson support: strict or loose?
Strict interpretation
Why did Jefferson fear the national bank?
It gave too much power to the federal government
What title did Washington choose instead of “His High Mightiness”?
Mr. President
Which treaty settled border disputes with Spain and opened the Mississippi River to U.S. trade?
Pinckney’s Treaty