Political Developments in the Early Republic Preview

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Who served as the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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All of these were part of President Washington's cabinet except the

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Education Department

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a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning Congress has powers beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution

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loose construction

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to refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is called nullification.

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nullify

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the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government

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sedition

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a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution

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strict construction

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Washington's Treasury Secretary

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Alexander Hamilton

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Washington's Secretary of State

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Thomas Jefferson

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Washington's Secretary of War

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Henry Knox

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Hamilton and Jefferson's political rivalry gave rise to the nation's first political parties. True or False?

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True