1. COS Standard 4
Describe the political system of the United States based on the Constitution of the United States.

2. Chapter 6 Section 1 and 2
Identifying factors leading to the development and establishment of political parties, including Alexander Hamilton’s economic policies, conflicting views of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, George Washington’s Farewell Address, and the election of 1800

3. Washington’s Farewell Address
Warns us against
Political parties
Sectionalism
Alliances

4. Rise of Political Parties
Government needs more money to operate.
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton come up with plans to help the government.
Madison wants to tax imports (Tariff of 1789).
Hamilton supports the tariff but wants the government to borrow money.

5. Rise of Political Parties continued
The plans create controversy.
During American Revolution, the government sold bonds to help pay for the war.
After the war, Hamilton wanted to accept the bonds at full value hoping that people would have faith in the government in the future.
Madison undermines Hamilton’s plan because some people sold their bonds to speculators to get money.
Northerners owned the bonds; South is mad because most of money used to pay off debt would come from South.
Compromise: capitol of US is Washington D. C.

6. Rise of Political Parties continued
Hamilton asked Congress to create a National Bank.
Madison says no to the bank because it is not within the federal governments enumerated powers (powers specifically mentioned in the Constitution).
Hamilton argues that even though a bank is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, there is a clause within the Constitution that allows for a bank.
Necessary and Proper Clause
Implied Powers
Elastic Clause
Split in Congress forms political parties.
Federalists: Hamilton, strong national government, in hands of wealthy, manufacturing and trade are the basis of wealth and power
Democratic-Republicans: republicans—Madison and Jefferson, states rights, educated public, wants agrarianism, supports agriculture

7. Election of 1800 Flaw in way America elects a president.
Each state chooses electors who cast two votes, one for president and one for vice president.
2 candidates got same number of electoral votes.
House of Representatives breaks the tie.
But there was a tie in the House of Representatives.
Jefferson wins presidency because he goes with Hamilton’s financial plan.
Significance: even though there is a flaw in the way we elect a president, power can be transferred peacefully.