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The Washington Presidency. Precedents…. Everything Washington did set a precedent (a example, tradition, etc.) First Cabinet Used force to put down the Whiskey Rebellion. Voluntary Two Term Limit. Alexander Hamilton. Wanted a Stronger National Government
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Precedents… • Everything Washington did set a precedent (a example, tradition, etc.) • First Cabinet • Used force to put down the Whiskey Rebellion. • Voluntary Two Term Limit
Alexander Hamilton • Wanted a Stronger National Government • “Loose Constructionist:” Believed “Elastic Clause” gives the national government “implied powers”
Summary of Hamilton’s Plan DEBT ↓ TAXES ↓ BANK • Federal assumption of war debts in order to establish credit and give investors a material interest in the survival of the federal government. • Adoption of a tariff on imported manufactured goods in order to encourage domestic industrial growth. • Creation of a national bank to finance internal improvements.
Thomas Jefferson • Secretary of State • Strict Constructionist (No Implied Powers) • Thought National Bank was unconstitutional because no delegated power authorized it. • Wanted weak national government and strong state governments