History of the US and NY

Explain how this court case is an example of Judicial Review.

Chief Justice Marshall used the Constitution to interpret and review the law.

What is the Electoral College?

Each state chooses a number of electors equal to its representation in Congress. These electors meet and elect a president. They vote according to a state's popular vote.

What were Hamilton's reasons for his Financial Plan?

Establish the federal governments credit. (The better your credit, the more money people will lend you) The states would work together as the United States.

Summarize the Louisiana Purchase in three sentences or less. Make sure to include key players, problem and outcome.

France needed money to finance a war with England. The US bought the large piece of land for $15 million. It doubled the size of the US.

Where was the inauguration of our first president?

George Washington, the father of our country, was sworn in on April 30, 1798 in NYC.

Why was George Washington chosen as the first president?

He was a clear choice because of his leadership and military experience and the fact that people loved him. He was chosen unanimously. Everything he did became a Precedent - an example for others to follow.

Who did Washington appoint to advice him and help him run the country?

His Cabinet, or executive departments, was creted by the first Congress in 1789.

Summarize the Whisky Rebellion in three sentences or less. Make sure to include key players, problem and outcome.

In July of 1794, a force of angry whiskey rebels attacked and destroyed the home of a tax inspector. The rebellion against the excise tax on whiskey, instituted by Hamilton and Congress, grew in numbers. President GW used force to put down the rebellion.

How does the president get elected?

Instead of by direct vote, the Electoral College chooses the president.

What was the Judiciary Act?

It set up the federal court system, a system of district courts and circuit courts across the nation. It also set up the Supreme Court with one Chief of Justice and five Associate Justices.

Is Jefferson's decision to purchase Louisiana an example of loose constructionism or strict constructionism? Be sure to use evidence from the reading and your knowledge of history.

Jefferson's decision is an example of loose constructionism because it is not specifically stated in the Constitution.

How does Marbury v. Madison test the new Constitution?

M v. M test the Constitution because it is the first time that the Judicial Review is used. Chief Justice Marshall ruled that Article III of the US Constitution did not allow one branch of the Federal government to force action on the part of another branch.

How does the first Cabinet test the new Constitution?

Nowhere in the Constitution did it call for a presidential cabinet. It was unwritten constitution.

Who belonged to the first Cabinet?

Sec of Treasury: Alexander Hamilton Sec of State (Foreign Affairs ) TJ Sec of War (now called Defense) Henry Knox Attorney General: Edmund Randolph

How does the Louisiana Purchase test the new Constitution?

The Constitution did not provide for acquiring new territories, yet Jefferson found a way to complete the deal.

Why does Chief Justice Marshall use Article III of the Constitution in his decision? Be sure the use evidence from the reading and your knowledge of history.

The Marshall decision on Marbury v. Madison proved that the Judicial Branch would interpret the law.

How does the Whiskey Rebellion test the new Constitution?

The Whiskey Rebellion tested the new Constitution because it proved the Executive branch would enforce the law.

Summarize Marbury v. Madison in three sentences or less. Make sure to include key players, problem and outcome.

The case of Marbury v. Madison involved an appointment by the President of William Marbury to the position of Justice of the Peace. The appointment was not completed in time and the next President TJ rejected his appointment. Marbury sued for his position.

Make a prediction: What is the future relationship going to be between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton? Be sure to use evidence from the reading and your knowledge of history.

The future relationship between TJ and AH would continue to worsen. Their disagreements lead to our first political parties.

Summarize the first cabinet in three sentences or less. Make sure to include key players, problem and outcome

Washington appointed men to head the departments that fell under the Executive branch. These men were referred to as the President's Cabinet. TJ (Thomas Jefferson) was Secretary of State, AH (Alexander Hamilton) was Secretary of Treasury and H.Knox (Henry Knox) was Secretary of War.

By creating a cabinet which was not specifically outlined in the Constitution, what type of precedent was George Washington setting? Be sure to use evidence from the reading and your knowledge of history.

Washington believed that setting up a Cabinet composed of his most trusted advisors would help the newly formed country run more smoothly. This was an important precedent for our future Presidents to follow.