Washington Becomes President
This group has the final say on the president's picks for his cabinet positions
What is the Senate?
The city where the U.S. initially had its capital.
What is N.Y. City?
The politician who wanted to pay the total value of the bonds.
Who is Hamilton?
The reason that George Washington became president.
What is he was extremely popular and trustworthy?
The total debt in the U.S. at the time of Washington.
What is $52.1 million dollars?
The amount owed to the citizens of America at the time.
What is $40.4 million?
The act that established the federal court system and the date it was enacted.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
Americas' 3 expectations when building a new government
1) improved trade
2) protection
3) stable economy
The reason Jefferson believed the tariffs were not a good idea.
What is it priced people out of the product because the item became too expensive?
The 3 step process of the Electoral College when choosing a new president.
1) Each state gets a certain number of votes in what is called the Electoral College
2) Each party has “electors” selected
3) Whatever party wins, their “electors” get to cast a vote for the Candidate they want
Jefferson is considered this. (strict or loose constructionist)
What is a strict constructionist?
This politician believes states should have more power than the federal government.
Who is Jefferson?
The goals of the new government
1) make new laws
2) set up a court system
3) elect a new president
4) set up a presidential cabinet
The three parts of Hamilton's financial plan
1) Creation of a National Bank
2) Pay National/State Debt
3) Establish protective territories
The jobs of the national bank.
1) hold gov. money
2) make loans
3) make paper money