Answers to Question Pgs. 89-98

1) Describe the debate over the nature of government. Compare the view points of Jefferson V.S. Hamilton.
Jefferson was represtenting the strict construction. Which meant that the government should use the implied powers only if needed to. However, Hamilton represented the loose construction. The loose construction is that the government could use the implied powers whatever case they wanted except if it was prohibited by the constitution.

2) What is a Political Party?
A Political Party is a group of people wanting to win elections and hold public office to control the governent policy and program.

3) Describe John Adams presidency. What were some of the difficulties he faced?
John Adams served as a vice president for eighteen years. He had some hard moments because it was hard to govern a young country where the parties are growing wider and wider.

4) Outline the key events of Jefferson's Presidency.
-Inaugurated as the third president on March 4, 1801.
-On December 8, 1801 Jefferson delivers his first address to the newly convened seventh Congress of the United States.
-Reduced taxes and the size of the army.
-Stopped all trade with other countries to decrease the damage.
-Won re-election in 1804.
-Purchased Louisiana back from France in the 1803.
-1808 went to Monticello after retiring.