Review for Test on Early Presidents

1. HW: Study for Test – complete castle learning assignment Review for Test on Early Presidents

2. Review • Impact of John Marshall – increased the power of the federal government through the interpretation of the constitution. • Precedents of George Washington – cabinet, 2 terms (later becomes an amendment), title, neutrality • Alexander Hamilton’s philosophy – strong national government, loose interpretation of the constitution, wealthy rule.

3. How has Supreme Court influenced representative government – Court interprets the law so people have more say in government. – Making sure there are representatives for the population. • The philosophy of Thomas Jefferson – Strict interpretation, state’s rights, representative government, Laissez-faire • Foreign policy of George Washington – Stay neutral • Importance of Marbury v. Madison – Judicial Review – determine whether acts or laws are constitutional. • Define spoils system – giving jobs to supporters – good: more people involved; bad: unqualified.

4. President’s influence over Supreme Court – appoint justices • Government policy regarding Native Americans – broken treaties, not supportive of traditional values. • Importance of Louisiana Purchase – doubled the size of the US – turning point of western expansion. • Purpose of Monroe Doctrine – keep European nations out of the western hemisphere – protect Latin American Countries

5. Jefferson’s view of the constitution – strict interpretation • Foreign policy beliefs of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe – remain neutral for as long as possible. • Why are protective tariffs important? – help the nation’s manufacturers • Separation of powers – each branch has specific duties • Not needed for test

6. Alien and Sedition Acts – Federal supremacy over states rights • Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions – Federal supremacy over states rights • Andrew Jackson – “common man” president, stretched his power, Trail of Tears, Spoils system, and kitchen cabinet. • McCulloch v. Maryland – Federal law is supreme, Gibbons v. Ogden –federal law is supreme, federal govt regulates interstate commerce

7. Sectional differences – each region of the country had different economies and interests • Identify the 22nd Amendment – 2 term limit • Missouri Compromise – Missouri slave state, Maine free state, Slavery prohibited above the 36 30 line • Unwritten Constitution - cabinet • Treatment of Native Americans – ignored their traditions and culture.

8. Due Process – Protection given to accused against unfair practices by Constitution. • Hamilton’s Financial Plan – pay off debts to establish credit.