Our first president whose traditions shaped the US, created departments, set up court system

supporters of the Constitution

Hamilton's big idea; fiercely opposed by Jefferson and Democratic-Rep. The bank would regulate money and draw investors; showed that the constitution could be construed in many a way.

Led by Thomas Jefferson, believed people should have political power, favored strong STATE governments, emphasized agriculture, strict interpretation of the Constitution, pro-French, opposed National Bank

rebellion or resistance against the government

groups that help elect people and shape policies

Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause

meetings where political parties chose their candidates

British practice of taking American sailors and forcing them into military service

policy of supporting neither side in a war

Certificates of debt that carry a promise to buy back the bonds at a higher price

A group of advisers to the president.

Enforces laws

to cancel

the right of states to limit the power of the federal government

an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action

A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats

1794 protest against the government's tax on whiskey by backcountry farmers

1789-1795; First Secretary of the Treasury. He advocated creation of a national bank, assumption of state debts by the federal government, and a tariff system to pay off the national debt.