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Alexander Hamilton | leader of the Federalist party |
Federalist party | Political party that wanted a strong national government, favored business and industry, wanted a national bank |
Thomas Jefferson | leader of the Democratic-Republican party |
Democratic-Republican party | Political party that wanted strong state governments, favored farmers, opposed a national bank |
Political Party | A group of individuals with common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, conduct government, and so they can determine policy |
Candidate | someone who runs for a political office |
Platform | a political party's beliefs or ideas |
Election | an event where people vote for candidates to win a political office |
Madison vs. Marbury | The Supreme Court case that started the idea of judicial review |
Judicial Review | The power of the Supreme Court to decide if the other branches of government have done something that is unconstitutional |
Election of 1800 | The first U.S. election where power shifted from 1 party to another |
Electoral College | The group of electors who officially elect the President and Vice-Presdent. |