Question | Answer |
Judiciary Act of 1789 | a law that established the federal court system and the number of Supreme Count justices and that provided for the appeal of certain state court decisions to the federal courts |
Cabinet | the group of department heads who serve as the president’s chief advisor |
Democratic-Republican | political party known for its support of strong state governments, founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792 in opposition to the Federalist Party |
Protective tariff | a tax on imported goods that is intended to protect a nation’s businesses from foreign competition |
Alexander Hamilton | secretary of state who was chosen by George Washington. He believed in a strong central government led by upper-class citizens and believed that commerce and industry were the main factors to a strong nation |
Bank of the United States | either of the two national banks, funded by the federal government and private investors, established by Congress, the 1st in 1791 & 2nd in 1816 |
Two-Party System | a political system dominated by two major parties |
Excise tax | a tax on the production, sale or consumption of goods produced within a country |
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