Feds/Antifeds
What was the basic disagreement between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists and how did they compromise?
Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, Anti-Federalists did not. They agree to add a Bill of Rights.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? What is an amendment?
10
and add on or a change
What is the president's advisory board called?
The Cabinet
What job did Washington have during the Revolutionary War?
General of the Continental Army
What type of people did Hamilton believe would be the best to lead the country?
Well educated, wealthy, well-born.
The biggest fear of the Federalists was _______, while the biggest fear of the Anti-Federalists was _______.
Mob rule or anarchy
and
tyranny or an abuse of power
"I plead the 5th" refers to
the 5th amendment, which includes the freedom from self-incrimination (you do not have to testify against yourself in court)
What were the first 4 positions/departments that Washington set up in the Cabinet?
State Department/Secretary of State
Office of the Attorney General/Attorney General
Treasury Department/Secretary of Treasury
War Department/Secretary of War
How did Washington decide to respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
By leading 13,000 troops against the rebellious farmers to stop he rebellion and protests. He had the leaders arrested and jailed; later he pardoned them.
What were the two political parties that emerged during Washington's presidency?
Federalist and Democratic-Republicans (Jeffersonian Republicans, Republicans)
What were some of the advantages that the Federalists had? (2 or more)
Political celebrities, well organized (had a "plan"), good use of printed materials (like the Federalist Papers)
Name the 5 rights protected in the 1st Amendment
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
Secretary of Treasury Hamilton's financial plan included taking on state war debt and creating a National Bank. Why?
The country was in debt from the war, but having states pay that debt wasn't working (we all benefitted from the war; let's all pay for it). They wanted other nations to take them seriously, and print a national currency. This bank would also promote growth in parts of the economy though loans.
He stepped down as head of the army at the end of the Revolutionary War.
What political party did Jefferson's supporters belong to?
Democratic-Republicans (Jeffersonian Republicans, Republicans)
Most Anti-Federalists eventually become what of which political party?
Democratic-Republicans (Jeffersonian Republicans, Republicans)
"Rights of the accused" are rights that protect ______. They include ______ (at least 1)
the rights of people accused of crimes.
indicted by a grand jury
no double jeopardy
don't have to testify against self (self-incrimination)
due process of law
government will pay for property (eminent domain)
In terms of the French Revolution, what cabinet secretary did Washington turn to for advice, and why did America worry about what Britain thought?
Secretary of State
Because Britain was a monarchy (not big fans of mobs that murder royalty), and saw America's potential involvement as betrayal. This could cause serious trade issues between the US and GB.
What was Washington's decision about France and Great Britain and why?
He decided to stay neutral (not pick sides), and promote isolationism (isolate yourself from the rest of the world) because he felt the country was too young and inexperienced, and worried it would get caught up in expensive wars the US couldn't win over things that weren't a direct concern.
What did Jefferson and Hamilton believe in regards to the government's role in the economy?
Jefferson - government should NOT be involved in the economy; no National Bank
Hamilton - government SHOULD be involved in building a strong economy for the nation; yes to a National Bank
Name 3 Federalists and 2 Anti-Federalists
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison (Washington)
Patrick Henry, George Mason, Samuel Adams, James Winthrop, Melancton Smith
1 - freedom of speech (in Eng B or R just during Parliament)
1 - right to petition
2 - the right to bear arms (in Eng B of R for Protestants)
8 - no cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bails/fines
Who were the first 5 members of Washington's cabinet?
Edmund Randolph, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, John Adams
What was Washington's job before military service?
or
What was his family's estate called?
Surveyor
Mt. Vernon
What were Hamilton and Jefferson's views on the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Jefferson - it does not make the Constitution flexible; the delegated powers listed must be respected