The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 allowed George Washington to demonstrate the power of the new national government under the Constitution. When farmers in western Pennsylvania protested against a federal excise tax on whiskey, Washington responded decisively by mobilizing a militia to suppress the rebellion. This action underscored the federal government's ability to enforce its laws and maintain order, reinforcing the authority of the Constitution and the legitimacy of the federal government.
This was an example of the federal government's new power, under George Washington. Previously the Articles of Confederation left the federal government useless due to the states' rights supporters. Though the Whiskey Rebellion was not an extremely large rebellion, Washington sent a large military force to put it down, showing its new power.
Under President George Washington the actions and policies of the government generally resulted in protests by the people. This led to the forming of the first Ten Amendments to the United States Constitution that gave more individual rights to the people.
Both state and federal government
Washington D.C. was carved out of land donated to the national government by Maryland and Virginia. It is under federal jurisdiction but it has petititoned to become a state. Its citizens have the right to vote for President (1961) and it has a member in the House of Representatives. It has limited self government but remains a "district" of the federal government. And it also has 3 Electoral Votes in the Electoral College.
Under new federalism, the system of power is shifted from the federal to the state government.
Under new federalism, the system of power is shifted from the federal to the state government.
Police fall under jurisdiction of the state government, not being an enumerated power of the federal government.
Jefferson thought his election as the " Revolution of 1800. " Jefferson's first goal as President was limit the federal government's power over states and citizens. The new President thought that under Washington and Adams the Federal government had become too involved in economic affairs. He believed the idea of laissez faire from French term for "Let alone. Laissez faire means that the government should not interfere in the economy.
The national government and the state government.
Public schools fall under the local government. However, the Federal government apportions funding for the states, and by extension, the schools.
George Washington referred to the government under the Articles of Confederation as a "half-starved limping government" to emphasize its weaknesses and ineffectiveness. The Articles created a loose confederation of states with a weak central authority that lacked the power to levy taxes, regulate commerce, or enforce laws. This led to economic instability and inability to address key issues facing the nation, ultimately highlighting the need for a stronger federal government. Washington's critique underscored the urgency for reform, which later culminated in the Constitutional Convention of 1787.