7 Principles of Gov.
Voting for a representative is an example of what principle?
Republicanism
What 5 freedoms are guaranteed in the 1st amendment? (RAPPS)
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech
Which political party believed in a strong federal government?
Federalists
How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion, proving the strength of the federal government?
sent the military
Domestic means what?
in house
Who has power in popular sovereignty?
people
What does the police/government need to have in order to search or seize(take) your property?
warrant(reason)
Who was the main leader of Democratic-Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
In the XYZ affair, John Adams was trying to avoid a war with who?
France
Foreign means what?
Out of house
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are an example of which principle?
Individual Rights
What are both parts of the 8th amendment?
1. No cruel or unusual punishment
2. No excessive bail or fines
Hamilton came up with a 3 part plan to help pay for the new nation's debt.
1) Pay off all debts
2) Whiskey tax
What was the 3rd part of his plan?
Create a national bank
What were Washington's two warnings in his Farewell Address?
1) No political parties
2) No permanent foreign alliances
What word means to stay in the middle and not choose sides?
neutral
Which principle makes sure that one branch of government cannot become more powerful than another?
checks and balances
One of the grievances in the Declaration of Independence was that the colonists had to quarter troops in their home. What amendment was added to the Constitution to make sure their right was not violated.
No quartering soldiers (3rd)
Democratic-Republicans primarily lived in the South. What was their primary way of making money?
Agriculture (farming)
The Louisiana Purchase increased the size of the United States by how much?
Doubled the size (x 2)
To decline
In federalism, power is shared between the federal government and who else?
the states
The government making someone waiting in jail for several years before getting around to their trial is a violation of which amendment?
6th amendment (speedy trial)
The Democratic-Republicans did NOT believe a national bank could be created because the Constitution did not explicitly say anything about a national bank. Was this strict interpretation of the Constitution or loose interpretation of the Constitution?
Strict interpretation
What year was the Louisiana Purchase bought?
1803
What does the word ratify mean?
To approve