US History Chapter 9, Lesson 3

supporters of Jefferson who hoped to weaken support for Hamilton

Washington's term for political parties

Washington's fear of what political parties would do.

clearly favoring one party over another

Led by Hamilton, this group favored a strong federal government and "implied" powers

believed congressional powers were limited to what is absolutely necessary to carry out the enumerated powers.

that educated, wealthier men should hold public officials, did not trust ordinary people to make good decisions

believed that democracy and liberty would be safe only if ordinary people took part fully in government

members of Congress and other leaders nominated, or chose, their parties' candidates for office.

Adams, a Federalist, won. Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican, became VP

the French sent three agents, who demanded a bribe and a loan for France from the Americans

residents who are not citizens

activities aimed at weakening the government

legally overturn