Political Implications Flashcards
Whig Beliefs
American system, favorable to state bank and internal improvements
Democrat Beliefs
State’s rights, small federal gov’t
Andrew Jackson’s Beliefs
Strong presidency, small fed. gov’t, held that elitists do not serve the people
Henry Clay
Senator from KY, proponent of American System
Daniel Webster
Anti-slavery Whig from NH and Massachusetts
John C. Calhoun
Democrat from SC, staunch defender of slavery and state’s rights
When did CJ Marshall resign?
1835
Roger Taney
Became CJ after Marshall, former Treasury Sec and AG under Jackson
Maysville Road Veto
Established Jackson’s view that fed. gov’t should stay out of econ. development
Judiciary Act of 1837
- Expanded the court from 7 to 9 seats
- Created new circuit courts in the South… created a slave state majority in circuit court system (5 to 4)
Which powers did Jackson turn to in order to subvert divided congress?
- Veto power (like Maysville Rd.)
- The power to fire subordinate officers (Like TS Duey)
Jackson’s view of the State Bank
-Not necessary or proper for fed. gov’t to hold power over a bank
-Aristocratic, corrupt, elitists helping themselves and their friends
What did Jackson do in response to Whig efforts to push through a pre-election rechartering bill?
He vetoed the bill after it passed through congress, then doubled down by attempting to cripple the bank through removing deposits
What did Jackson do in response to TS Duey refusing to remove the deposits?
Jackson fired Duey, citing that he is simply an agent of the executive.
Subsequently appointed Taney, who promptly removed the deposits
Departmentalism
Belief that no branch of gov’t has supreme authority, separation of powers, co-equal interpretation power.
