New Nation Flash Cards
What is an inauguration?
When a president enters office, stating the oath of office.
What is a precedent?
A good Example set by a president that is followed by all next presidents by their choice
What is a cabinet?
The group of the leaders of the Executive Branch
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
The Secretary of Treasury
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The Secretary of State
What is a protective tariff?
A tax on imported goods
Why did the Whiskey Rebellion happen?
Farmers were angry over the raised tax on liquor.
Why is the result of the Whiskey Rebellion Important?
The Government showed that it had enough power to enforce its laws
What is Foreign Policy?
The policy that the US should not interfere with other countries’ matters excluding trade
What does it mean to have a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
To follow exactly what it says - limiting the use of the elastic clause
What does it mean to have a loose interpretation of the Constitution?
To justify laws by interpreting the elastic clause
What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions give states the power to do?
To nullify a law they think is unconstitutional.
What is State’s Rights?
To nullify a law passed by congress
Why did Thomas Jefferson want to control the Louisiana Territory?
He wanted to control trade along the Mississippi River
What geographic advantage did the United States gain after the Louisiana Purchase?
It doubled in size
