Grelling Washington Studyguide Flashcards
How was Washington addressed by Congress?
Mr. President
Who helped him solve the US challenges?
Cabinet
Name the first 3 Departments of the Cabinet
- Secretary of State
- Secretary of Treasury
- Secretary of War
Name the difficulty that faced Washington as the first president?
1) French Revolution 2) had to create President position
What was the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?
Congress established it to create a court system. At the time, Supreme Court had 6 members.
Why did Hamilton want tariffs?
- Steady flow of income
- Americans buy American goods
- Encourage growth of US industry
Who was John Adams?
- First vice president
- Second president
Define Sedition.
The act of provoking rebellion
What were the first 2 political parties?
Democratic Republicans and Federalists
What is meant by a strict or narrow interpretation of the Constitution?
The government only has the powers mentioned in the Constitution.
What is meant by a broad or loose interpretation of the Constitution?
If it’s not forbidden in the Constitution, you can do it.
What was the US position in the war between France and England?
They remained neutral.
What were Hamilton and Jefferson’s political parties?
Hamilton - Federalist
Jefferson - Democratic Republican
What were Hamilton and Jefferson’s views on the Constitution?
Hamilton - Loose
Jefferson - Strict
Who were Hamilton and Jefferson’s followers?
Hamilton - business owners
Jefferson - common people
