Presidents Flashcards
5 presidents
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Maddison, James Monroe
Specific roles the constitution gives to pres
Chief Legislator, commander in cheif, chief diplomat, party chief, chief executive, chief administrator
Precedent
An example to be followed
Precedents by Washington
2 terms, selecting cabinet, advises US to follow neutrality
Neutrality
Not making alliances
Why did Washington say to stay neutral
US was a young nation and couldn’t afford costly wars,
What is cabinet
Washington cabinets name and job
Cabinet is a group of presidential advisors
Hamilton- secretary of treasury
Jefferson- Secretary of State
Hamilton’s financial plan
Proposed national Bank
Proposed tax on imports
Tax on whirkey
What caused whiskey rebellion and how did Washington respond
Was caused by the taxation of whiskey farmers felt it was unfair. The constitution gave the federal government the power to squash the rebellion that was different than the Articles
What important precedent was established in Marybury v Madison
Judicial Review to the Supreme Court can review a law and decide if it is constitutional or unconstitutional
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts and why were they unpopular in the US
The Alien acts made it more difficult to become an American citizen- they increased it from 5 years residency to 14 years. It gave the president the power to deport foreigners
Identify the first two political parties their leaders and major beleifs
Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson Strong state government favored ordinary citizens
Federalist-Hamilton favored strong central government favored wealthy people
XYZ AFFAIR
French reps demanded the US diplomat pay tribute or a bribe to speak to the French Foreign Minister
“Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute”
Sedition
Gave president power to pat anyone who was criticizing the government in jail.
Why was Jefferson Hesitant to make the Louisiana Purchace
Because constitution did not specifically give president power to buy land
Embargo act
Government order that forbid foreign trade or American ships sailing to any foreign port. Embargo had a disastrous impact on one year American exports fell from 109 million to 25 million
Tens of thousands lost jobs
Impressment
The British baby needed sailors so they begin to kidnap American sailors and force them to work on their ships
Why was the time period during Monroe’s Presidency called Era of Good Feelings
There was a sense of Nationalism amoung many Americans there was a sense of unity with Democratic- Republican taking control of government and economy was improving
What did Monroe Doctorine State and why was it issued by President Monroe
The US would not allow European nations to create American colonies or interfere with the free nations of Latin America. The US would consider “ danger to our peace and safety” US stated it would not interfere in European affairs
Sedition
Gave the presidents the power to pat anyone who was criticizing the government in jail.