Congress
The branch that Congress is a part of...
Legislative
What was the first form of government that the US had?
Articles of Confederation
Larger states wanted representation to be based on population. This plan was known as the...
Virginia Plan
George Washington is on what dollar bill?
One
Federalists believe in...
Strong Central Government
The house in Congress that has equal representation
Senate
Who had more power in the AOC, the Federal Government or State Governments?
States
Smaller States wanted representation to equal among all states. This plan is known as the...
George Washington was popular because he was the commander during which war?
American Revolution
Anti Federalists believe in
Strong State Governments
The house in Congress that is based on representation
House of Representatives
Why did the AOC fail?
The AOC was too weak because the Federal Government did not have necessary powers.
It was decided that Congress would be made up of two houses, one based on population and one based on equal representation. This compromise was known as...
The Great Compromise
What did GW say about Foreign Policy in his Farewell Address?
The US should stay to themselves. Avoid conflict by limiting contact with other nations.
Some of the powers of the Federal Government include... (include at least 2)
Declare war
Maintain armed forces
Regulate [manage/make rules about] interstate and foreign trade
Admit new states
Establish [set up] post offices
Set standard weights and measures
Coin money
Establish foreign policy and create treaties
Make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out delegated powers
Free white man who lived in the US for at least 2 years
What was the Constitutional Convention?
Where delegates met and the framers (authors) wrote the Constitution.
Southern States wanted slaves to count towards population. The Northern States were upset because this would lead to unequal representation. To satisfy both the North and the South, what compromise was made?
3/5 Compromise
In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised that political parties...
Were bad for the nation and could cause division.
Some of the powers of the State Government include.... (Name at least 2)
Establish and maintain schools
Establish local governments
Regulate business within the state
Make marriage laws
Issue professional licenses
Provide for public safety
Explain the process of a bill becoming a law
Bill has to go through both the Senate and the House of Representatives AND the President
What are the first three words of the Constitution's preamble (beginning)?
"We the people..."
Bill of Rights
George Washington set PRECEDENTs such as serving only two terms. What is a PRECEDENT?
A past action or event that becomes tradition
The relationship between the State Governments and the Federal Government is known as...
Federalism