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Tribute

A payment by a weaker party to a stronger party in return for protection

expel

to punish or force out

sedition

the act of stirring up rebellion against a government

nullify

to cancel

States’ rights

the rights and powers independent of the federal government that are reserved for the states by the constitution

Laissez-faire

the idea that government should play as a small a role as possible in economic affairs

Judicial review

the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether the acts of a president or laws passed by Congress are constitutional

how did Americans react to France’s demands for a bribe?

many Americans were mad that they were willing to spend money in order to defend their country

what was the goal of the alien act?

to keep immigrants from becoming a citizen, voting, and from living within the country

How does the Sedition Act contradict the Bill of Rights?

The first amendment protected freedom of speech and press, the sedition act made it possible to be fined if the government was criticized

What is the main idea of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?

they raised the issue of states’ rights

What questions did this issue raise

“Did the federal government have only those powers that were listed in the Constitution?” “Did states posses all other powers?” And “could a state declare a federal law unconstitutional?”

who developed this economic theory?

Adam smith developed laissez-faire

what did Jefferson believe about the decision of Marbury v. Madison?

he believed that the decision upset the balance of power among the 3 branches of government

Inauguration

A ceremony in which the president publicly takes the oath of office

Precedent

An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow

Cabinet

The group of officials head the government departments and advise the departments

Bond

A certificate that promises to repay money loaned, plus interest, on a certain date

Tariff

A tax on foreign goods brought into a country

Speculator

Someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit

Neutral

Not taking sides in a conflict

What precedent did Washington set in 1796

Washington didn’t run for President in 1760. No President looked for a third President up until 1940

What were the first five executive departments created?

Departments of state, treasury, war, and the offices of attorney general and post master general

What was the purpose of Hamilton issuing new government bonds and asking Congress to pass a tariff?

Both the national and federal government needed money and Hamilton wanted to pay off the government’s debts to create a stable economic system

how does jay’s treaty relate to Washington’s policy of neutrality?

jay’s treaty decided to not take actions and get involved. The treaty is an agreement of Washington’s policy of neutrality

faction

A party or an opposing group within a group

unconstitutional

not permitted by the constitution

democratic-republicans

Members of a political party founded by Thomas Jefferson

federalists

a member of the party led by Alexander Hamilton that featured a strong central government

Why did many Americans distrust political parties?

Many Americans viewed political parties as threats to national unity

Explain Jefferson’s feelings on the creation of the Bank of the United States

he was worried that a national bank would give too much power to the government and to wealthy investors who would help run the bank

What types of groups were included in the democratic-republican party?

Small farmers, artisans and wealthy planters from the south

What types of groups were included in the Federalist Party?

Merchants and manufactures