Constitution Quiz1. The Articles of Confederation were replaced

with the Constitution because they were considered what?

2. What is the main function of the legislative branch of government (Congress)?

3. What is the main function of the executive branch of government (President)?

4. What is the main function of the judicial branch of government (Supreme Court)?

5. What are the five freedoms expressed in the first amendment of the Constitution?

Answers1. Too weak for the new nation.

2. To make laws.

3. To enforce the laws.

4. Interpret the laws and Constitution.

5. R.A.P.P.S, religion, assembly, press, petition, speech.

Ch 6.1 Launching a New Republic

MAIN IDEA

President Washington transforms the ideas of the Constitution into a real government.

WHY IT MATTERS NOW

The strength of the U.S. today is due to the decisions of the founders about how to organize the government.

Judiciary Act of 1789

• Creates Supreme Court, 3 circuit courts, 13 district courts.

• State court decisions may be appealed to federal courts.

Washington Shapes Presidency• Elected 1789.• Congress creates

State, War, and Treasury Dept.

• Washington adds attorney general; these Dept. heads are cabinet.

• Alexander Hamilton becomes secretary of treasury.

Hamilton’s Economic Plan• Huge debt to foreign gov. and

private citizens.• Plan- issue new bonds

(government issued certificate for an amount of money) and assume states’ debt.

• Some Southern states already paid debts, don’t want to pay the North’s.

District of Columbia

• To gain Southern support, Hamilton suggests moving capitol from NYC to South.

• Washington D.C.

-Government seat by 1800.

Hamilton’s National Bank• Bank of the United States.

-funded by government., private investors.

-issue paper money, handle taxes.• Debate

-Congressional authority.

-Interpretation of Constitution.

Protective Tariff

• Tax on imported items (products coming into the country).

• Southern didn’t like the idea because in the end they would be paying more money.

• Congress did not pass it.

Hamilton and Jefferson Conflict

• Hamilton.-Strong central gov. led by the wealthy and educated.-Northern support.

• Jefferson.-strong state and local gov.; people’s participation.-Southern and Western support.

Two-Party System

• Two major parties compete for power.

• Washington’s cabinet split.

• Jefferson allies: Democratic-Republicans.

• Hamilton’s allies: Federalists.

The Whiskey Rebellion

• Excise tax charged on product’s manufacture, sale, or distribution.

• In 1794, Penn. farmers refuse to pay excise tax on whiskey.

-Beat up fed. marshals, threaten secession.

• Federal government enforces law-sends militia