Early Republic

The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over -

• taxation without representation

• the doctrine of judicial review

• territorial expansion to the west

• the extent of federal power

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

Why did George Washington believe neutrality was best for the U.S.?

• Feared French settlements in the West

• Wanted to stay out of foreign affairs/wars

• Feared attacks from Native Americans

• Believed that fighting was a good thing

Which one of these is an example of STRICT construction?

• Federalists; interpreting the constitution word for word

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

• Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

Which two people were the founders of the first political parties?

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

• Samuel Adams and John Adams

• Thomas Paine and Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

Which of these is an example of LOOSE construction?

• Federalists; interpreting the Constitution word for word

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

• Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

The necessary and proper clause was used as a way for the Federalists to support...

• Loose Construction

• Strict Construction

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

1755-1804 He was an American Statesman and member of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, author of the Federalist Papers, first Secretary of Treasury under George Washington, developed the Bank of the US

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Federalist Party
• Democratic-Republican Party

1743-1826 He was an American Statesman and member of the Continental Congress, Author of the Declaration of Independence, first Secretary of State for George Washington, 3rd President of the US

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Federalist Party
• Democratic-Republican Party

A political party founded in the 1790s by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other leaders who wanted to preserve the power of the state governments and promote agriculture

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Federalist Party
• Democratic-Republican Party