7.1 Flashcards
what was created to create 3 levels of federal courts and defined their powers
Judiciary Act of 1789
how might a citizen complain about electoral college
democracy is supposed to mean one vote per person not one vote per state
in general congress created departments in executive branch to create what type of policy
national policy
the judiciary act of 1789 was passed by washington to set up a system of federal courts because he believed what
the stability and success of national gov depends on the interpretation and execution of its laws by an independent judicial branch
what is a body of delegates from each state that casts deciding votes for president
electoral college
in 1790 how did americans feel about the future of their new government
their expectations were high because they trusted their leaders to protect their economic and security interests
in 1790s where did most americans live and work
lived in countryside and worked on family farms
in 1790 what did americans not expect the government to do
pass fair tax laws, help small businesses, and not interfere with daily life
neww federal gov in america took actions that would set an examplel for future. in washingtons words these exemplary actions will serve to establish a what
precedent
what kind of people were american farmers in 1790
they were independent people who didnt want gov to interfering in their daily lives
george washington was quoted by saying this: “I have always been persuaded by the stability and success of national gov… would depend in a considerable degree on interpretation and execution of its laws. in my opinion therefore its important that the judiciary system should not only be independent in its operations but as perfect as possible in its formation.”
americans expectations for the gov
who was the first president, when was he elected and by what that is a body of electors who represents the peoples votes in choosing a president
washington, 1789, electoral college
who said,” we must take man as we find him, and if we except him to serve the public, [we] must interest his passions in doing so. a reliance on pure patriotism has been the source of many of our errors.”
hamilton
who said, “it is my principle that the will of majority should always prevail[win]…above all things i hope the education of the common people will be attended to’ [i am] convinced that on their good sense we may rely with the most security for the preservation of a due degree of liberty
jefferson
who was secretary of treasury
hamilton
