Chapter 4- Section 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a faction?

Who was against this?

A

Was an organized political group.

James Madison considered factions selfish groups, unconcerned with the well-being of the whole nation.

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2
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Did President George Washington like the idea of factions?

A

No he did not.

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3
Q

There was a lot of arguing about how the country should be run. During the first half of Washington’s turn, what to political parties were created?

A

The Republicans and the Federalists.

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4
Q

The Republicans took their name from political clubs called Democratic – Republican societies.

Who was there leader?

A

James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.

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5
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What was the Republicans position on state versus federal power?

A

They were unhappy with the federal government.

They wanted to keep most power at the state or local level.

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6
Q

The Republicans favored a _______ interpretation of the Constitution.

A

Strict

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7
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The Republicans had close ties with what other country?

A

France

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8
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The Republicans were opposed to two parts of Hamilton’s financial plan, what were they?

A

The national bank and national tariffs

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9
Q

Who was the leader of the federalist?

A

Alexander Hamilton

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10
Q

Who supported the federalist?

A

Merchants, property owners, workers, manufacturing and trade

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11
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What was the federalist position on state versus federal power?

A

They were for a strong federal government.

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12
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The federalists were in favor of a _______ interpretation of the Constitution.

A

Loose

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13
Q

Did the federalist support Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan for the government?

A

Yes, they were for the national bank and national tariffs.

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14
Q

What country did the federalist have close ties with?

A

England

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15
Q

Who was the presidential candidate for the federalists in 1796?

A

John Adams

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16
Q

Who was the presidential candidate for the Republicans in 1796?

A

Thomas Jefferson

17
Q

Who became the president in the election of 1796? And who became the vice president?

A

President – John Adams (federalist)

Vice President – Thomas Jefferson (republican)