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what role did the electoral college play in George Washington's election to the presidency?
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(a body of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the president) they elected Washington unanimously and john adams as vice president
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what were some of Martha Washington's duties as first lady?
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entertaining guests and attending social events with her husband
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what precedent did President Washington and congress establish regarding the executive branch?
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created departments (cabinets)
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what was the purpose of the judiciary act of 1789?
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it created three levels of federal courts and defined their powers and relationships to the state courts
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what do you think was the most important element of the judiciary act of 1789?
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it set up federal district courts and circuit courts of appeals
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what city served as the first capital of the U.S?
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New york, because of its large population, center of economic center, and big ports
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what expectations did most americans have of their government?
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wanted improved trade, free from too many restrictions and stable economy
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do you think new york should still be the capital?
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no, new york has a lot of crime and Washington is a good central location
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what economic problems did the new government face?
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war debt, inflation
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what compromise did Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison reach regarding repayment of state debt?
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gathered support (from south) for state debt and moved capital
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what disagreement did Jefferson and Hamilton have over the central government?
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Hamilton believed in a strong federal government and Jefferson wanted to protect the powers of the states
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Hamilton was a New Yorker, while Jefferson was from Virginia. How do you think that affected their views on the economy?
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the disagreed on many things on the economy. Hamilton: wanted to promote business and manufacturing Jefferson: believed farmers were the most independent voters
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do you agree with Hamilton or Jefferson regarding the average citizen's ability to make decisions for the country?
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Jefferson, because he believed that each citizen could work to better society
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why did Jefferson oppose the creation of the Bank of the U.S?
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he thought it gave too much power to the federal government. also thought the U.S constitution did not give congress the power to create a bank (unconstitutional)
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what is the difference between loose construction and strict construction of the constitution?
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loose: federal government can take reasonable actions that the constitution does not specifically forbid strict: federal government should do only what the constitution specifically says it can do
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defend Alexander Hamilton's stance in favor of the creation of a national bank
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government should profit from banking, could change in 20 years, safe place to deposit federal money, stabilize the economy
