| A | B |
|---|
| Unwritten Constitution | Precedents that were not part of the Constitution but became customary over time |
| Examples of unwritten Constitution | Cabinet, political parties, lobbyists |
| Whiskey Rebellion | Washington shows the ability of the federal gov't to enforce laws; sends 12,000 troops |
| Washington's Farewell Address | Parting advice to the nation, we should "steer clear of permanent alliances". Began neutrality foreign policy |
| Louisiana Purchase | Jefferson used presidential power to make treaties; contradicted his "strict" interpretation of Constitution. Doubled size of US |
| War of 1812 | Caused by British impressment of American sailors |
| John Marshall | Supreme Court Chief Justice, the "Judicial Giant". Strengthened power of Judicial Branch and the federal gov't |
| Judicial Review | Power of Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional |
| Marbury v. Madison | Case in which the court claims the power of Judicial Review by declaring a law of Congress unconstitutional |
| McCulloch v. Maryland | Marshall ruled Maryland couldn't tax the federal bank and bank could be established using the Elastic Clause |
| Strict Construction | Belief the gov't can ONLY do what is specified in the Constitution, includes Jefferson |
| Loose Construction | Gov't can use the Elastic Clause to do enact laws that are needed |
| Elastic Clause | Implied powers, says Congress can enact laws "necessary and proper" to carry out the Constitution, makes the document flexible |
