Misc 1
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What Case established the principal of Judicial review?
Marbury v Madison
This amendment gives you the freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech.
1st amendment
This principle established three branches of government so that one branch could not become too powerful.
Separation of Powers
The nations first president
George Washington
Which country did James Madison declare war on?
Great Britain
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
How did the decisions made by the Marshall Court change the US Supreme Court?
A. The Marshall Court's decisions made the Supreme Court less powerful
B. The Marshall Court decided to move the court from New York to Washington, DC
C. The Marshall Court's decisions made the Supreme Court more powerful
D. The Marshall Court's decisions didn't really affect the Supreme Court
C. The Marshall Court's decisions made the Supreme Court more powerful
Right to bear arms.
2nd amendment
This is what the Legislative Branch does.
Makes laws
When did Washington advise America to not get involved in foreign affairs
His Farewell Address
What was the British Navy doing to American sailors prior to the War of 1812?
Impressment
How many branches of government are there?
Three
ruled that states cannot tax the federal government; increased the power of the federal government
McCulloch vs. Maryland
This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th amendment
What is the role of the executive branch?
carry out laws, or to enforce the laws
1. Washington used the military to stop this rebellion
2. What was the importance
1. Whiskey Rebellion
2. It showed the Constitution was working
True or False: The Battle of New Orleans took place after the War of 1812 officially ended.
True
How many justices serve on the supreme court?
9
Clarified the commerce clause and affirmed Congressional power over interstate commerce; increased power of federal government
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Protects criminal defendants from having to testify if they may incriminate themselves through the testimony
5th amendment
Congress is made up of two houses. What are their names?
House of Reps and Senate
This piece of land was acquired from France for 15 million dollars or 3 cents per acre
The Louisiana purchase
Why was August 24, 1814 a low point for the American side? (HINT: SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE CAPITAL)
Washington D.C. was burned by the British
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution as a compromise between these two groups.
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
These two acts made it more difficult to become a US citizen and made it illegal to speak out against the government
The Alien and Sedition acts
How many states were there during the war of 1812?
18 states