Constitution and Bill of Rights Era
Federalist Era
Political Parties
Jefferson Era
Louisiana Purchase Era
100

What is a written plan of government?

The Constitution

100
Who expressed concern that political parties were a threat to the ability of people in government to work together?

George Washington

100

What are the first 2 political parties?

Republicans and Federalists

100
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?

the Constitution

100

Who owned the Louisiana Territory before the USA bought the land?

France (Napoleon Bonaparte)

200

What are the three Branches of Government?

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

200
How did the Federalist party believe that America's wealth and economy could be best grown through?

factories, manufacturing, trade

200

The Republicans believed that ordinary people should do what in the country/government?

they should be involved in government 

200

What was the result of the Election of 1800?

Jefferson and Burr tied for 35 ballots

200

Who was the Native American Guide that helped Lewis and Clark on their journey?

Sacagawea 

300

How many houses are in Congress?

2 Houses

*Senate and House of Representatives

300

What are the TWO main (dominate) political parties in the United States?

Republican party and Democratic party

300
What is the name for a political party that is not the 2 dominate parties within the United States?

third party

300
What do we use in today's elections to vote for president that allows for fair representation between big/small states?

Electoral College

300
What was the name of the group that was funded by Jefferson to explore the newly bought territory that we gained from the Louisiana Purchase?

Corps of Discovery

400

What amendment protects your rights to a fair and speedy trial?

6th Amendment

400

What kind of decisions could the Government make based on the Elastic Clause in the Constitution? (The words in the apostrophes)

*need both for full points

"Necessary and Proper"

400

What city had the popular trade route that made trading easier by going up and down the Mississippi?

New Orleans, LA

500

What are 2 freedoms we get from the 1st amendment?

Speech, Religion, Petition, Assembly, Protest
500
What Supreme Court Ruling determined that students have the freedom of speech as long as it does not disrupt the teaching and learning of others?

Tinker v. Des Moines

500

Who is Pike's Peak named after?

*First and Last name to get full points

Zebulon Pike

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