FIRST GOVERNMENT
Written in 1777, this document became the very first constitution of the United States.
Articles of Confederation
The Three-Fifths Compromise was about what issue?
How states counted slaves as representation in Congress
George Washington warned against the danger of what two things in his farewell adress?
political parties & long term alliances
A strong central government is more important than the state’s rights. This belief would be held by what political party?
Federalists
In 1784, settlers in eastern Tennessee tried to break away from North Carolina and form an unrecognized 14th U.S. state known as the State of __________.
Franklin
__________ created a policy for adding new states to the Nation.
Ex: A territory that has at least 60,000 inhabitants and has a constitution governing it can apply for statehood.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
What is the name of the agreement that blended the Virginia and New Jersey plans and created the current Legislative Branch of the United States?
The Great Compromise
Why was the Whiskey rebellion a significant event under Washington's administration?
It showed the strength of the new government.
Why did Democratic-Republicans oppose the National Bank?
They said it wasn't allowed by the Constitution
or
It gives the federal government too much power
Several states refused to ratify the U.S. Constitution until they were guaranteed that this set of protections for individual liberties would be added.
Bill of Rights
List 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
-Needed unanimous vote to amend
No judicial branch
-No executive branch
-No trade regulation
-No power to enforce taxes or laws
-No national currency
What is the main difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists wanted a strong national government, while Anti Federalists preferred the states to be stronger.
List 2 examples of a precedent set by George Washington
-Mr. President
-Cabinet
-2 Term Limit
-Isolationism
which party wanted our economy to focus more on manufacturing, industry and business?
Federalists
The Funding for the military allows the government to provide for which goal outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution?
provide for the common defense
This 1785 law set up a grid system for surveying and dividing western lands into townships, reserving one section of each township to support public schools.
Land Ordinance of 1785
This Virginia delegate was chosen by unanimous vote to preside over and lead the Constitutional Convention.
George Washington
Passed during John Adams's presidency, this controversial law made it illegal to speak or write false, scandalous, or malicious criticisms against the government.
Sedition Act
What political party followed Thomas Jefferson’s political Ideology?
Democratic-Republican Party
Principle of government where the federal government shares certain powers with state governments?
Federalism
This 1786 armed uprising by Massachusetts farmers showed that the national government was too weak to keep order or collect taxes.
Shay's Rebellion
The constitutional convention decided on a central government with three branches. What are they?
Executive
Judicial
During the Adams administration, what conflict resulted from US diplomats attempting to stop French impressment of US ships?
XYZ Affair
What does it mean to have a loose interpretation of the Constitution?
belief that the federal government has implied powers not explicitly listed in the document.
Federal government can do things that are necessary and proper even it it is not directly stated in the constitution.
Give an example of checks and balances.
-Executive branch vetos law
-Judicial branch declares law unconstitutional
-president needing congressional approval to appoint certain positions
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota made up the __________ Territory.
Northwest Territory
Known as the "Father of the Constitution," this leader took detailed notes during the convention and authored the Virginia Plan.
James Madison
This act passed during John Adams's presidency allowed the government to deport non-citizens considered dangerous.
Alien Act
What political party believed we should have a strong relationship with France?
Democratic-Republican
What branch of government is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives? The primary job of this branch is to write and pass laws.
Legislative Branch