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