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A Republican Takes Office

Setting the Scene Pg.302

Jefferson was the first Democratic-Republican to take office since the division into political parties.

His inauguration was very informal and low-key.

Inauguration banner President Jefferson

Chapter 10 section 1 A Republican Takes Office Jefferson’s Democratic Style Pg.302

Jefferson wanted the country to be more democratic.

Jefferson believed that each citizen (farmers and businessmen should have a voice in government and play a part in the new nation.

People should vote and participate in government.

Democratic = ensuring that all people have the same rights (and same opportunities)

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“Educate and inform the whole mass of the people.

Enable them to see that it is their interest to preserve peace and order, and they will preserve them… They are the only [ones to rely on] for the preservation of our liberty.” Jefferson believed that students should learn about the government, how it works, our nation’s history, and the Constitution. If they are well educated about their rights and responsibilities, they will do a good job protecting them.

Because of this, Jefferson supported public schools.

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Dress / clothing Jefferson’s style Federalist’s Style

Jefferson preferred a more informal style of dressing. Less wigs, more comfortable.

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handshake Jefferson’s style Greeting bowing Federalist’s Style

Jefferson preferred a more informal style of greeting. Less kneeling, hat tipping, and bowing.

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President Obama’s Style

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President Obama bowing to Saudi King.

Chapter 10 section 1 A Republican Takes Office Jefferson’s Democratic Style Jefferson tries to reassure the Federalists...

Even though we are a majority now, I will not treat the Federalists harshly. Every American, even the minority, posses their equal rights “which equal laws must protect.” In a way, “we are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.” We are all part of this national government chosen by the people. Can’t we all just get along?

Following a Precedent Pg.303

Jefferson’s Inauguration Speech

Chapter 10 section 1 A Republican Takes Office A Smaller Role for the Federal Government Pg.303

New Economic Policies Thomas Jefferson had different ideas for the economy than the ones put in place by Alexander Hamilton. He wanted a smaller government with less taxes and less workers.

Less… means more...

Less government, more freedom.

Less government, more money in the citizen’s pocket instead of in the treasury for the government to spend.

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New Economic Policies Thomas Jefferson chose Albert Gallatin as his Secretary of the Treasury.

President Jefferson Albert Gallatin

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Albert Gallatin was seen as a financial wizard. He was very good at figuring out the economy and how to make it work well.

Chapter 10 section 1 A Republican Takes Office A Smaller Role for the Federal Government A financial wizard’s hat?

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Professor Jefferson Dumbledore Albert Gallatin

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The idea of Laissez Faire economic policies are to “let alone” or leave businesses and trade to regulate and control themselves as much as possible.

Don’t put tons of government regulations on businesses.

demand in the economy.

Don’t try to control the natural cycle of supply and Thomas Jefferson Albert Gallatin

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The idea of Free Market economic policies are to allow businesses to compete fairly and evenly in a market with very little government regulation (like tariffs, duties, and extra taxes) put on products or businesses. Allow the best product at the best price to win in economic competition.

Thomas Jefferson Albert Gallatin

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A Less Active Government GOAL: Reduce the size of the Government 1 Cut the federal budget 2 Use Laissez-Faire “hands off policies towards businesses 3 Allow the free market economy to work without interference 4 Make government departments smaller 5 Make the army and navy smaller 6 Get rid of the Whiskey Tax which was unpopular with farmers

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GOAL

Reduce the size of the Government

- Cut the federal budget The budget is the amount of money the government spends each year.

The smaller the budget, the lower the taxes.

The smaller the budget, the less people working for the government.

Chapter 10 section 1 A Republican Takes Office A Smaller Role for the Federal Government A Less Active Government GOAL Reduce the size of the Government I would like to cut the federal budget to make the government smaller and taxes lower.

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We’ll find ways to cut the budget by eliminating jobs in the government. We will cut the waste and unnecessary spending as well. This will help keep the budget balanced and low. But Mr. Jefferson, I think we should keep the Bank of the U.S.

Albert Gallatin Secretary of the Treasury

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GOAL: Reconcile (fix) Political Party Differences 1 Keep the bank of the U.S.

2 Continue to pay off states’ debts w/ federal tax money.

3 Allow many Federalists to keep their jobs in the government.

Chapter section 10 1 A Republican Takes Office A Smaller Role for the Federal Government Jefferson’s Goals Reduce the size of the Government - Cut the federal budget - Use Laissez-Faire “hands off” policies towards businesses - Allow the free market economy to work without interference - Make government departments smaller Pg.304

Reconcile (fix) party differences - Keep the bank of the U.S.

- Continue to pay off states’ debts w/ federal tax money.

- Allow many Federalists to keep their jobs in the government.

- Make the army and navy smaller - Get rid of the Whiskey Tax which was unpopular with farmers

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Chapter 10 section 1 A Republican Takes Office Strengthening the Supreme Court Pg.304

After the election of 1800...

The House of Representatives DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR F F F F F F DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR The Senate DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR F F F F F F F F F F F F DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR DR The Democratic-Republicans won more seats in both houses of Congress making it easier for pro-Democratic-Republican and pro-Jefferson laws to be passed.

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New!

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F F F Federal District Courts Before leaving office, Adams asked the Federalist controlled Congress to create new Federal District Courts. Adams could then appoint Federalist judges to work at those courts, helping the Federalist Party keep some power in the Judicial Branch.

Chapter 10 section 1 Strengthening the Supreme Court Marbury v. Madison Pgs.304-305 To keep power for the Federalists, I will add more courts and more Federalist judges.

Last minute appointment President Adams We will not accept this last minute “midnight” appointment! Do not deliver the appointment.

President Jefferson Chief Justice John Marshall I did nothing wrong.

I just followed what the President told me to do.

Secretary of State James Madison I am supposed to be a judge. President Adams said so. I’m suing James Madison for not delivering my appointment to Congress for approval.

William Marbury This case should not be in the Supreme Court. This part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 is unconstitutional. I find in favor of James Madison.

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Even though I got what I wanted I think that this gives the Judicial Branch too much power. They are more powerful than Congress and the President!

Supreme Court John Marshall’s decision was the first time the Supreme Court reviewed a law and declared part of the power of Judicial Review.

it unconstitutional. This created “The opinion which gives to the judges the right to decide what laws are constitutional and what not, not only for themselves … but for the Legislature and Executive also … would make the Judiciary a [tyrannical] branch” Judicial Review