Presidents
A group of representatives who elect the president and vice president, based on popular vote in each state is called the ______
Electoral College
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Which piece of the Louisiana Purchase was important for the US farmers because of access to trade with Europe?
The port city of New Orleans
Another word for an ordinary person, someone who is not a member of the wealthy or ruling classes is known as what?
The common man
An official choice made by a person through casting a ballot, raising a hand, or speaking aloud is called what?
A vote
What three jobs did George Washington hold both during and after the American Revolution?
Commander-in-Chief of Continental Army
Constitutional Convention Convention Chairman
President of the United States
The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government?
Judicial
What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?
The European countries were not to interfere with North and South America
What did Thomas Jefferson believe to be the most important thing for people to have in order to remain free and self-govern?
education
A group of people responsible for carrying out the day-to-day workings of an organization
Administration
The promise made by a government official, to obey the laws and fulfill the responsibilities of his or her job is called what?
The oath of office
From which states did Congress accept the offer of land, to build the permanent capital of the United States?
Virginia and Maryland
What is the act of seizing seaman, to serve against their will, as sailors in the navy called?
Impressment
List 2 ideals of Jefferson's and 2 ideals of Hamilton's.
Jefferson: small farming, small cities/towns, weak central government, ordinary people govern selves
Hamilton: manufacturing growth, large cities, strong central government, government in hands of rich
Another word for approval or agreement
Consent
Why was Andrew Jackson's election important to ordinary Americans?
Andrew Jackson did not come from privilege and Americans liked this; election laws changed regardless of land ownership
What is the main way the government gets money to pay its bills?
Taxes
Why did John Adams refuse to get the United States involved in the war between Great Britain and France?
John Adams knew a war for such a young country could be devastating
The statement of US foreign policy that opposed European involvement in the Western Hemisphere is called what?
The Monroe Doctrine
An example for future actions or decision is a _____?
Precedent
List three important facts about John Quincy Adams during his presidency?
Wanted a national university
Didn't fight for ideas
Hard to get to know
What was the Indian Removal Act?
This act forced Native Americans to move west
What led to the Whiskey Rebellion and who was affected by Congress's decision to tax?
Started from a tax on whiskey passed by Congress; affected farmers who grew corn used to make whiskey; farmers couldn't afford tax
A government order that limits or stops trade is called what?
An embargo
Another word for representative
Delegate