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Origins of the Two Party system in American politics

Origins of the Two Party system in American politics. Federalists – rally around the ideas and leadership of Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton. “Republicans” (aka “Democratic-Republicans” or “Jeffersonian Republicans”) rally around the

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Origins of the Two Party system in American politics

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  1. Origins of the Two Party system in American politics Federalists – rally around the ideas and leadership of Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton “Republicans” (aka “Democratic-Republicans” or “Jeffersonian Republicans”) rally around the ideas and leadership of Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson

  2. Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution: The Congress shall have power …To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. Enumerated Powers: “strict constructionist” – do not feel free to interpret constitutional language; make federal laws only when “essential” to carry our clearly stated duties Implied Powers: “loose constructionist” – can be flexible with interpretation of language; make laws that adapt and change with the times… “convenient” to carry out governmental responsibilities A1S8 is often referred to as the “necessary and proper ”clause, or the “elastic” clause

  3. Pg 46 of Student Agenda book – more examples of “elastic” language

  4. Pg 49 – dress code; does the school follow a “loose” or “strict” interpretation?

  5. Nullification • Federalists push thru “Alien and Sedition Acts” in 1798 • Jeff-Repubs declare the law “unconstitutional” • Madison and TJ author the “Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions” and suggest the right of “nullification” • 1832 “Nullification / Tariff Crisis” • South Carolina • President Jackson vs. Vice President Calhoun • Clay’s “Compromise of 1833” *Idea of a “state veto” stems from “strict interpretation” of the Constitution, with emphasis on the 10th Amendment *

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