Washington's and Adams' Presidencies

Matching Exercise

Match each item on the left with the correct answer on the right

Stated that electors should distinguish between their votes for President and Vice President.
A duty or tax imposed on imported and exported goods
Claims that a state has an equal right to judge for itself whether a law is constitutional. If a state decides a law is unconstitutional, it can nullify that law within its borders.
Party that supported a strong central government. Its main leader was Alexander Hamilton. John Adams was the only President of this party.
Set up the Supreme Court and the district and circuit court system.
Protest against one of the taxes that was part of Hamilton's economic program. Showed that the Federal government was going to enforce its laws.
Law lengthening the time required for a foreigner to become a citizen from five to fourteen years.
Political party led by Jefferson and Madison that supported states' rights and a limited central government.
Law allowing the President to imprison or expel any foreigners considered dangerous.
Situation that almost led to war when the French asked for a bribe from American diplomats
Law that said people could be jailed for criticizing the government and its officials.
Agreement with Great Britain to leave its western posts but that made no mention of neutral rights of American ships.
"Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute."
Agreement with Spain to reconize the border with Florida and to give the US rights to navigate the Mississippi