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Question 1

Precedent

Answer 1

An action or decision that later serves as an example

Question 2

Cabinet (George Washington’s Cabinet)

Answer 2

President’s advisors!:
* Alexander Hamilton (Treasury): Managed the economy
* Thomas Jefferson (State): Handled foreign affairs
* Henry Knox (War): Led the military
* Edmund Radolph (Attorney General): Advised on legal matters

Question 3

Democratic-Republican Party

Answer 3

Led by Jefferson & Madison, supported:
* Strong state governments
* Agriculture & rural life
* Strict interpretation of the Constitution
* Close ties with France

Question 4

National Bank (1791)

Answer 4

Created by Alexander Hamilton to stabilize the U.S. economy. Held federal funds and managed debt. Controversial—supported by Federalists, opposed by Democratic-Republicans

Question 5

Manufacturing

Answer 5

Supported mainly by the North and Federalists. Hamilton believed industry was key to national strength, while Jefferson favored farming

Question 6

Impressment

Answer 6

British practice of kidnapping American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy. One cause of the War of 1812

Question 7

Federalist Party

Answer 7

Led by Hamilton, supported:
* Strong federal government
* Industry & trade
* Loose interpretation of the Constitution
* Close ties with Britain

Question 8

Loose interpretation

Answer 8

Belief that the government can take actions the Constitution does not specifically forbid. Supported by Hamilton and Federalists

Question 9

Strict interpretation

Answer 9

Belief that the government can only do what the Constitution clearly states. Supported by Jefferson and Democratic-Republicans