Articles of Confederation
What was the first constitution of the United States called?
Articles of Confederation
Who wanted a strong central government: Federalists or Anti-Federalists?
Federalists
Who is known as the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What Document outlines the structure of the U.S. Government today?
The constitution
Under the articles, how many branches of Government existed?
One
What Compromise allowed both state and federal powers in the constitution?
The Great Compromise
Who was the first secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What is the role of the executive cabinet?
To advise the president and lead the executive departments.
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 Establish?
System of Federal Courts
Name one major Weakness of the Articles of confederation.
Lack of strong central Government.
Which act under Washington's presidency established the federal court system?
The Judiciary Act of 1789
What was Thomas Jefferson's position on the national Bank?
He opposed the National Bank
Who served as the first secretary of state?
Thomas Jefferson
What compromise helped decide how states would be represented in congress?
The Great Compromise
Shays Rebellion
What document promised limits on federal power to gain Anti-Federalists support to get the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Which founding father figure strongly supported states rights and feared a strong central Government?
Thomas Jefferson
Which cabinet member created the plan for a national bank and assumption of state debts?
Alexander Hamilton
It helped protect individual liberties and helped secure ratification.
Why did the Articles require a unanimous vote to amend, and how did that impact its effectiveness?
Fear of Central Authority and their inability to address weakness
What clause gives Congress implied powers beyond those explicitly listed?
Necessary and Proper Clause
James Madison originally aligned with the Federalists but later joined which political group?
Democratic-republic
How did Washington's cabinet reflect sectional and political differences?
Jefferson and Hamilton had opposing views
What early challenge did the U.S. face in establishing foreign policy under Washington's Presidency?
Helped navigating neutrality in European conflicts.