George Washington 2021

strict construction

interpretation of the Constitution that says the federal government should only do what the Constitution specifically says it can do

loose construction

interpretation of the constitution that means the federal government can take reasonable actions even though it may not be expressed in the Constitution

Whiskey Rebellion

A 1794 protest against the government's tax on whiskey by backcountry farmers.

economy

A system by which goods and services are produced and distributed and traded

Washington

LAST NAME ONLY of the person who sets the "precedent" for our future presidents

Hamilton

LAST NAME ONLY of the person who wanted to rely on business and manufacturing to help the U.S. grow

Jefferson

LAST NAME ONLY of the person who wanted to rely on farming and agriculture to help the U.S. grow.

precedent

an action or decision that serves as an example

Thomas Jefferson

this person had a strict construction of the Constitution and was the first secretary of state

cabinet

A group of advisers to the president.

Alexander Hamilton

This person had a "loose" construction of the Constitution and was the first secretary of treasury

New York City

Where was George Washington inaugurated?

national debt

money owed by the United States