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US Government Systems and Hamilton's Financial Plan

Learn about the US government structure, including the Constitution and the Washington Presidency. Understand the differences in Hamilton's financial plan and Jefferson's views on government powers.

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US Government Systems and Hamilton's Financial Plan

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  1. Exam 3- Constitution • High– 94 • Average– 79.5

  2. 5. Which state’s plan of gov’t included a 2 house legislature with representation based on population? • A. NY • B. NJ • C. Ct • D. Va

  3. 11. The dispute over representation in congress between large and small states was settled in the constitution by • A. Forming the Electoral College • B. Adopting the 3/5s compromise • C. Creating a 2 house legislature • D. to approve the prosecuting attorney

  4. 21. What was the main issue of the Virginia plan and the New Jersey plan? • A. Representation of states in the federal legislature • B. Counting Slaves • C. Creating a one-house lawmaking body • D. Determining representation in government by population

  5. 27. The main responsibility for developing the foreign policy of the United States belongs to the • A. President • B. Supreme Court • C. Congress • D. Cabinet

  6. 28. President Meets with Legislative Leaders • A. (F) Chief Law enforcer • B. (B) Chief Diplomat • C. (E) Head of political Party • D. (D) Chief lawmaker

  7. 33. Which of the following is a legal power of the president of the US? • A. To force congress to adjourn when the pres feels it is in the national interest • B. Declare war • C. Suggest Legislation for congress to consider • D. Refuse to enforce laws the pres feels are unconstitutional

  8. 34. What branch of the US Government signs bills into law? • A. Legislative • B. Judicial • C. Executive

  9. 37.For What reason was the bill of rights added to the US constitution? • A. to protect local governments • B. to protect American citizens from abuse by the national government • C. to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful • D. to guarantee economic opportunity for all

  10. 44. What branch of the US government enforces laws? • A. Executive • B. Judicial • C. Legislative

  11. The Washington Presidency-1789-1796

  12. Precedents… • Everything Washington did set a precedent (a example, tradition, etc.) • First to have a Cabinet • Voluntary Two Term Limit • Call him Mr. President

  13. Alexander Hamilton- Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury

  14. HAMILTON'S FINANCIAL PLAN Foreign Debt $11,710,000 Federal Domestic Debt $42,414,000 State Debt $21,500,000 Misc.Revenue ExciseTaxon Whiskey CustomDuties(Tariffs)

  15. Summary of Hamilton’s Plan • National assumption of war debts.

  16. Summary of Hamilton’s Plan 2). Creation of a national bank to loan money to businesses and a place to put collected taxes.

  17. Summary of Hamilton’s Plan 3). A tariff (tax on imports) in order to encourage American industry.

  18. Alexander Hamilton • Wanted a Stronger National Government • “Loose Constructionist:” Believed “Elastic Clause” gives the national government “implied powers”

  19. Thomas Jefferson • Secretary of State • Strict Constructionist (No Implied Powers) • Thought National Bank was unconstitutional because no delegated power authorized it. • Wanted weak national government and strong state governments

  20. The First Party System

  21. Controversy • state of prolonged public dispute

  22. Vicissitude • A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

  23. Enmity • feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

  24. Intimate • particularly close relationship

  25. Baneful • Causing harm, ruin, or death

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