Chapter 10 Flashcards
Electoral College
Group selected from each of the states to cast votes in presidential elections.
Precedent
An action or decision that later served as an example
Loose Construction
Federal government takes action that the constitution does not specifically forbid it from taking
Strict Construction
Federal government to take only these actions the constitution specifically says it can take.
Political Parties
Groups of people who organize and elect government officials and influence government policies
Who was the first president of the U.S
George Washington
Why did Washington think he wasn’t qualified to be president
His age and lack of political experience and also he would have to deal with many difficult issues
What did the judiciary act of 1789 do?
It created a federal court system with three levels
How did Alexander Hamilton plan to pay back the debts that the U.S government owed? Why did Jefferson oppose this plan
He was gonna sell bonds to raise money. Jefferson thought that the idea cheated the original bond holders who had sold bonds for low price
What was Hamilton’s view for future of the U.S Economy? How did Jefferson view it?
Hamilton wanted it to be manufactory and Jefferson wanted agricultural
For what reason did Alexander Hamilton want a national band
Hamilton wanted a bank so they could safely deposit money.
What decision did Washington make about siding with Great Britain or France in 1793?
He wanted to be neutral
Who was Citizen Genet
Edmond Genet
Why did president Washington send John Jay to Great Britain
So he could work out a peaceful revolution
What compromise was met in Jays Treaty
To pay damages for seized American ships. Small American merchants were allowed to continue trading certain items.
What were the terms of Pinckney Treaty
Spain agreed to change the Florida border, also to reopen the port at New Orleans to American ships
Who won the battle of Fallen timber
Wayne’s troops
What did the Treaty of Greenville give to the United States
Access to the American Indian lands in the Northwest Territory and guaranteed the safety of U.S citizens
What happened during the Whiskey Rebellion
People refused to pay the tax on it and farmers got mad and started a rebellion Bc it was getting very high
What reason did Washington give for deciding not to run for president a 3rd tiem
He was tired of the public life
Who won the election if 1796
John Adams
What was the XYZ affair
A war called with France, 3 French agents tried to bride Americans to sign a Treaty
What did the Alien Act allow the president to do?
Allowed presidents to have foreign residents removed from the country
What did the Sedition Act say?
U.S citizen could not join any plots against negative things about the government
How did Jefferson and Madison respond to the Alien and Sedition Acts?
They were unconstitutional, Kentucky and Virginia revolution
Who tied in the election of 1800
Burr and Thomas Jefferson
How was the tie broken in the presidential race
The decision went to the House of Representatives
What amendment was out into place after the election if 1800
The 12th amendment
What did the amendment change?
Created a separate ballot for president and Vice President
