Launching A New Government Flashcards
Define bond
It is a certificate that promises to repay money loan, plus interest, on a certain date
Define tariff
It Is a tax on foreign goods brought into a country
Define foreign-policy
It is the actions that a nation takes in relation to other nations
Define faction
It is an opposing group within a party
Define sedition
It is stirring up rebellion against a government
Define nullify
It is to cancel
Define inauguration
It is the ceremony in which the president officially takes the oath of office
Define precedent
It is an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
Describe how the judiciary act provided the framework for the nations court system
It called for the Supreme Court to consist of one Chief Justice and five associate justices
What advice did George Washington give in his farewell address
He advised Americans against becoming involved in European affairs and that they should stay neutral otherwise they could be dragged into war
Name three of the differences between the Federalists and the Republicans
The Federalists were pro-British, while the Republicans were pro French. The Federalists wanted a strong central government while the Republicans wanted a strong state government. The Federalists were more about industry while the Republicans were more about agriculture.
How was the sedition act used to silence Republicans
It was used to silence Republican so they could not speak against the government without getting punished
Summarize arguments for and against protective tariffs
Some dude want protective tariffs because they would protect local industry from the foreign industry. However some did not want to hear because they would make imports more expensive.
List the disagreements that divided Jefferson and Hamilton. Explain which of these disagreements was the most serious
The disagreements were manufacturing versus farming, state government versus federal government, the interpretation of the Constitution, and how to deal with Britain and France. The most serious argument was state government versus federal government because it affected the whole country’s future.
How did the 12th amendment help to protect deadlocks like the one that took place in the election of 1800
Electors voted separate for president and vice president.
