1. 6.1 Government and Party Politics Objectives: 1. Describe the legacy of Washington's presidency. 2. Explain how the political debate over the role of the government led to the rise of political parties.

2. Bellringer Quiz: 1. What was one legacy of Washington's presidency? 2. What did Hamilton want Congress to create that would stabilize the economy? 3. What phrase means a broad interpretation of the Constitution? 4. What event occurred when Pennsylvanian farmers opposed the excise tax? 5. What party did most Northerners, especially merchants, support?

3. Intro What were the problems of the New Government under the Constitution? (p. 192)

4. Legacy of Washington:

5. Rise of Political Parties

6. Closure Political Party Federalists Democratic Republicans Gov. Ideology Leaders Members Economic Beliefs National Bank Excise Taxes Interpretation of the Constitution Foreign Alliances