Establishing the New National Government

1. Establishing the New National Government 1st President: George Washington -established tradition of a Cabinet – group of advisors to the President 2nd President: John Adams 3rd President: Thomas Jefferson (yes, the same man who wrote the Declaration of Independence!) -conflict with Alexander Hamilton over: 1. National Bank 2. state’s rights vs national govt rights 3. agriculture vs industry -led to political parties being established

2. Political Quiz: Which political party do your views align with most closely? What political party do you tend to align with? If you're unsure, take this quick quiz. It matches your core values with the two main political parties of the US: Republican and Democrat. Keep in mind that this is a generic quiz and not meant to insinuate that all members of a political party feel the exact same way on every issue. You may lean to one side, but still agree with points from the other side at times. • When it comes to the topic of abortion, do you consider yourself...?a) Pro-lifeb) Pro-choicec) Undecided or neither. • Do you feel the government...?a) Should be less involved (ie less social programs, health care, etc)b) Should be more involved (ie universal healthcare, welfare, public school programs,)c) Undecided or neither. • Do you look at government as...?a) The source of the problems.b) The solution for problems.c) Undecided or neither. • Do you feel the proper role of government is to...?a) Regulate and oversee morality.b) Regulate and oversee the economy.c) Undecided or neither.

3. How do you feel about the death penalty...?a) For it.b) Oppose it.c) Undecided or neither. • How do you feel about gun control...?a) It's my right as defined in the Constitution.b) There needs to be restrictions for the good of society.c) Undecided or neither. • Do you feel gay couples...?a) Should have a constitutional amendment against their marriage.b) Should be allowed to have civil unions or marry.c) Undecided or neither. • How do you feel about welfare?a) We should get what we earn and it's not the government's responsibility to help out the poor.b) We should offer welfare programs to help those in need such as food stamps, medicare, etc.c) Undecided or neither.

4. 9. How do you feel about the health care system?a) I believe health care is a privilege and each person is responsible for getting their own health care plan.b) I believe health care is a basic right and that we should have universal health care coverage.c) Undecided or neither. • Should we offer aide to other countries in need?a) No, to each their own.b) Yes, on an as-needed basis as it's our duty as a world super power.c) Undecided or neither. • In conflicts with other countries, do you favor...?a) Military action of diplomacy.b) Diplomacy over military action.c) Undecided or neither. • How do you feel about stem-cell research...?a) It's taking away life (or the potential of life).b) Is a useful tool in creating cures for deadly diseases.c) Undecided or neither. • When it comes to religion and the government...?a) Religion is part of our basic morals and who we are and should guide our government officials.b) A complete separation of church and state. Religion has no place in government as individuals have the freedom to choose their beliefs.c) Undecided or neither.

5. Mostly A’s = republican • Mostly B’s = democrat • Mostly C’s = uninvolved or even an independent; depends on if you chose “neither” or undecided

6. Establishing the New National Government • What should the role of Supreme Court be? • John Marshall was the 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court • He issued rulings that established the Supreme Court as equal in power to the president and Congress • Most important court case was Marbury v Madison • Ruled that courts have the power of JUDICIAL REVIEW • Used to declare laws by Congress and actions by the president as UNCONSTITUTIONAL • Court’s job is to “interpret or explain” the laws