Lecture #15

Question 1

Foreign Attachments

Answer 1

Allegiances or loyalties toward foreign entities, which can potentially conflict with loyalty to one’s own country
-political factions or parties may prioritize federal over national interests
-Washington warns against

Question 2

Republican

Answer 2

(Thomas Jefferson) Government based on principles of republicanism: representative democracy, rule of law, protection of individual rights, decentralized government
-narrow constitutional interpretation

Question 3

Spirit of Party

Answer 3

Tendency of political factions/parties to prioritize their own interests and agendas over the common good or the interests of the nation as a whole
-potential risks associated with political divisions and importance of balancing individual interests with the broader needs of society

Question 4

Federalist

Answer 4

(Alexander Hamilton) A strong central government
-Strong federal government necessary for: order, economic development, and protection of the nation
-broad constitutional interpretation

Question 5

What three things does Washington warn the new nation of when he leaves?

Answer 5

1. No foreign alliances
2. No geographical sectionalism
3. No political factionalism

Wanted unity 4 all :)

Question 6

What does Jefferson mean when he says “we are all Republicans, we are all Federalists?”

Answer 6

-There can be national unity despite political differences
-ppl are common in liberty, democracy, and law
-Political tolerance
(Trying to bridge the gap after large political divide during election)