Articles of the Confederation
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state was given two votes in Congress, regardless of size. True or False?
False! Each state was given one vote in Congress, regardless of size
Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?
The Second Amendment
This Branch Interprets the laws. They can declare Laws unconstitutional. What Branch is it?
Hint: Federal and Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
Federalist believed in a strong Central/ Federal Government
True or False
True
Federalist or Antifederalist:
They generally believed a republican government was only possible on the state level and would not work on the national level. Therefore, only a confederacy of the individual states could protect the nation’s liberty and freedom.
Antifederalist
What political party did Thomas Jefferson belong to?
Democratic- Republican Party
Who appointed Marbury?
John Adams
Who were the parents of Jean Baptiste?
Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau
Under the Articles of Confederation a National Court system was established
FALSE!
What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called.
The Bill Of Rights
Negotiates Foreign Treaties
Appoints Federal Judges, ambassadors and other high officials
Can veto and propose laws
Executive Branch (The President)
Federalist or Antifederalist:
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay,
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Federalist!
True of False
The Constitution, unlike the Articles of Confederation took into consideration the rights of women, slaves and people of the lower class
FALSE!
how many terms did Washington serve?
how many terms did Adams serve?
Washington - 2
Adams- 1
The current appointees belonged to the ___________ party. Jefferson wanted to make sure the ones he appointed would belong to _________________ party.
1. Federalist
2. Democratic Republican Party
What Indian tribe captured Sacagawea and sold her to her husband Toussaint Charbonneau?
Hidatsa Indians
Congress had no power to _______ the states
TAX
What does the 1st Amendment guarantee? Name 4.
Freedom of: speech, the press, to assemble or gather with a group to protest or for other reasons, and to ask the government to fix problems. It also protects the right to religious beliefs and practices. It prevents the government from creating or favoring a religion.
This Branch can override a Presidents Veto
The Legislative Branch
Federalist or Antifederalist:
They generally believed a republican government was only possible on the state level and would not work on the national level. Therefore, only a confederacy of the individual states could protect the nation’s liberty and freedom.
Antifederalist
Who believed:
Government should pay off state debts
Stable paper currency via a new Bank of the United States
Make manufactures self sufficient and not dependent on foreign goods
Alexander Hamilton
What Precedents were set by Washington? Name 1.
recognizing foreign governments and negotiating treaties.
He also established the use of a cabinet for advice and the power to dismiss executive officers.
Name the Secretary of state who refused to deliver Marbury's commission to congress
James Maddison
Name 5 parts of the Buffalo and alternative uses for those parts
Horn=Spoon
teeth= jewelry
Meat=Tongue
Fat=Soap
Rawhide= Saddle
Blood= Paint
Tail= Fly Swatter
Bladder= Pouch
Congress had no power to enforce its ______ or to regulate ________
Congress had no power to enforce its Laws or to regulate trade
-A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense (double jeopardy)
-People have the right against self-incrimination and cannot be imprisoned without due process of law (fair procedures and trials)
The FIFTH Amendment
Creates Lower Federal Courts
Appropriates money
Can Declare War
Regulates Foreign and Interstate trade
The Legislative Branch
Federalist or Antifederalist:
advocated for a federal government with specific, delegated powers. Anything not delegated to the federal government would be reserved to the people and the states. Ultimately, their goal was to preserve the principle of government by consent.
Federalist
Explain the Three-Fifths Compromise
-Each enslaved person counted as 3/5 of a person--5,000 enslaved people counted as 3,000 people for taxation and population purposes
What happened to Napoleon and the French after Haiti's revolution?
The enslaved people won the revolution against the French and kicked them out of Haiti.
Final Decision:
The court rendered a unanimous decision that Marbury had the right to his commission and the court had the power to Force Madison to deliver it.
False!!!
The court rendered a unanimous decision that Marbury had the right to his commission BUT the court had no power to Force Madison to deliver it.
Name 3 tasks given to you by President Thomas Jefferson:
Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
Establish relations with the Natives
Map the uncharted region
Document new plants and animals
Establish an American presence
Name 4 Major Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
No Central Leadership
Congress had no power to tax
No national court system
Congress had no power to enforce its laws
Congress had no power to regulate trade
All 13 states had to agree to change it
Each state was given one vote in Congress, regardless of size
States could make their own money
The Issue of Slavery. During the Constitutional Convention the Southern States argued that the National Government and the Northern States should help Southerners catch Runaway slaves.
The Northern states wanted a set date to outlaw slavery and to ensure NO new states could allow slavery.
True or False: The Northerners stated that if a slave made it to a free state, they were now free and would not assist the South in their recapture.
FALSE!!!!! Northerners agreed that no state could stop a person fleeing slavery from being returned to an owner.
Under the power of this Branch, the Marine Corps can be sent to a combat zone without a vote.
The Executive Branch
Anti-Federalists
Name the Plan: (Which State)
-There would be one house in the legislative Branch
-Each state would only have one vote
The New Jersey Plan
Name the three sections of Washingtons cabinet and who were appointed those roles.
Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of Treasury: Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War: Henry Knox
Who took office and stopped the commission?
Thomas Jefferson
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1. Name the most aggressive and powerful Indian tribe Lewis and Clark encountered
2. What did Lewis and Clark do when this Indian tribe pointed their bow and arrows at them
1. Teton Sioux Indians
2. Ordered their Men to Aim Guns Back