Fed Era 1
Who were the two presidents that lead the Executive Branch during the Federalist Era?
George Washington and John Adams
In the Whiskey Rebellion, backcountry Pennsylvania distillers rebelled against the excise tax targeting Whiskey. What was George Washington's response?
He led the army in to put down the rebellion
What was the first framework of government in the United States, prior to the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Which amendment guarantees citizens the freedom of religion and freedom of speech?
The First
In a compromise with the Federalists, Anti-Federalists demanded that the Bill of Rights be added to which document for states to ratify (pass) it?
The Constitution
What did George Washington decide with regard to the French Revolution?
He stayed neutral
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The Constitution
What right does the fifth amendment protect?
The right to choose not to testify against oneself
George Washington, as the first person to ever be President, set many __________________ for other Presidents to follow.
Precedents
France was upset that we made a treaty (Jay's Treaty) with the British (their long time enemy) at the same time that we decided to remain neutral during the French Revolution and to not send help. What was their response to us?
They started attacking our ships and stealing our cargo
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
The First 10
According to the tenth amendment, who gets all of the powers that are not specifically named/listed in the Constitution for the Federal Government to have?
The states/people
What was Alexander Hamilton's solution to the debt throughout the United States, which ultimately led to the country being more united?
To combine the debts from all the states into one big national debt
When we were involved in the Quasi-War against France, people in the United States, especially Democratic-Republicans, complained about our involvement and decisions that President Adams (a Federalist) was making. What Acts were passed to silence and reduce opposition?
The Alien and Sedition Acts
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
The Second
True or False: The ninth amendment states that 100% of the rights of the citizens are called out (named/listed) in the Constitution. That the people have no rights beyond what the Constitution says word for word.
False
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution, is used by loose interpreters of the Constitution and gives Congress "Necessary and proper" power to pass laws. What is it called?
The Elastic Clause
How many people died in the Revolution of 1800?
0
These three statements describe what document?
1-Insures the basic freedoms of the citizens of the United States
2-Limits the powers and controls the government
3-Protects freedom of religion and speech
The Bill of Rights
According to the results of the court case Miranda v. Arizona, what are two rights that you have when you are being arrested?
Right to remain silent
Right to an attorney