Constitutional Con
Federalist liked power in the government to be where?
National (Federal or State) government
Freedom of Religion
1st Amendment
What was the main weakness of the AOC? What couldn't the gov collect?
Weak national government, taxes
The 3 branches of government each having their own duties so one doesn't become too powerful is an example of what?
Separation of Powers
What acts were passed in response to the Boston Tea Party?
What was the name of the compromises between the NJ and VA plan that created a bicameral legislature?
Great Compromise
What Amendment is the no search or seizure without a warrant?
4th
What event proved that the AOC wasn't working. Farmers rebelled against taxes and the rebellion couldn't be stopped.
Shay's Rebellion
Congress passes a bill---pres vetos--congress over rides veto with 2/3 vote in both houses is an example of what?
Checks and Balances
Where was the first permanent settlement in the 13 colonies in 1607?
Jamestown VA
Why did Patrick Henry and other Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution?
Federal government would become too strong
What Amendment sums up federalism by saying powers not given to the national government can be given to the states?
10th
What addressed the issues of states like Virginia and Pennsylvania fighting over land out west?
Northwest Ordinance
Who came up with Judicial Review and describe what it is and what was the court case called
John Marshall, is a law constitutional or unconstitutional, Marbury v Madison
Who founded Georgia?
James Oglethrope
What two people (who disagreed with each other) led to our first political parties?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Provide an example of Due Process
Right to a speedy trial, no cruel punishment, no excessive bail, no search without a warrant
Northwest Ordinance gave the gov rules for what?
How to become a state
Who liked the 3/5th compromise and what was it about?
The south, how to count slaves for proportion in congress
Name the first, turning point (we won it and France joined our side) and last battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord, Saratoga and Yorktown
The Feds and Anti Feds disagreed about what gov should rule. What else did they disagree about?
How the nation should evolve economically
Being called for jury duty is what amendment?
6th
What states were added in the Northwest ordinance?
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois
What makes us a republic?
We elect representatives to represent (vote) on issues for us
What document do we first see Due process in?
Magna Carta