Vocabulary
What is the term for factions that seek to win elections and shape government policy?
Political parties
John Jay
Why wasn't the U.S respected by other countries after becoming independent?
large debt, no military
Federal leaders that advise the President and head the major departments of the executive branch______
Cabinet
What precedent did George Washington set at the end of his presidency?
Stepping down after two terms.
Which political party did northern merchants tend to favor?
federalists
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Alien Act: the President had the authority to arrest/deport non-citizen immigrants that criticize the federal gov.
Sedition Act: made it a crime to criticize the federal gov. publicly.
When France and Britain went to war, George Washington declared ____ to protect the US economy.
neutrality
Hamilton interpreted the Constitution broadly, also known as _____.
loose construction
Define strict construction of the Constitution:
Limiting the federal government to powers explicitly stated in the Constitution.
How did the election of the vice president change in 1804?
They were required to vote separately for each candidate.
What was Hamilton's plan for the national debt?
Selling government bonds, creating taxes on imported goods, and proposing the Bank of the US.
What are the differences between the Federalists and the Democratic-republicans?
How was the President's Cabinet decided?
nominated by the President and approved by the Senate.
Why did the authors of the Constitution want to avoid political parties?
They would create factions within the nation.