Topic: Assess the extent to which the policies of Washington and Hamilton expanded Federal Power

Washington’s Election as President Washington wins all electoral votes John Adams as VP Capital in NY Formality, “pomp” of office Washington creates a “cabinet” of advisors Not fully explained in the Constitution (Executive Departments) War: Knox State: Jefferson Treasury: Hamilton

Bill of Rights Passed Meanwhile… Madison drafts the Bill of Rights, Congress approves Rights protected at both federal and state levels 1-8: guards specific rights 9th: other “non-enumerated” rights protected 10th: powers not given to the gov’t remain in the hands of the states Judiciary Act 1789: Supreme Court established

Hamilton’s Financial Program Major plan to tie the economy and Federal government together: Assumed state debts Levels of gov’t united by debts Government bonds Public Credit Support the rich interests and commerce Tariffs (1789) Excise Taxes (1791) “Whiskey Rebellion” (1794)

Bank of the United States A constitutional “test” Hamilton: wants a National Bank Jefferson: National bank not constitutional Hamilton insists on the “necessary and proper” clause (Art I sec 8) Elastic Clause Loose Construction vs. Strict Construction Washington agrees to the Bank 1791: National Bank Established

Conclusion 3…2…1… List 3 ways in which Washington/Hamilton increased the power of the Federal Government Describe 2 ways in which the expansion of Federal power was opposed by Jefferson/Madison Explain 1 reason why the US Bank was a “Constitutional Test”