Terms
Judicial Review
What branch includes the President and cabinet members?
Executive Branch
2nd Amendment
Right to Bare arms
The electoral college unanimously selected _____ as the first president and _____________ as vice president
George Washington
John Adams
XYZ Affair
a diplomatic incident between France and America in 1797 that led to an undeclared war at sea
a rebellion of French people against their King in 1789
French Revolution
What branch includes Congress?
Legislative Branch
8th Amendment
Provides right to bail
Why was the election of 1800 significant?
It was the first peaceful change of political power from one party to another
What is the job of the legislative branch?
Create Laws
a body of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the President
Electoral College
What branch includes Courts?
Judicial Branch
3rd Amendment
Protects from forced Quartering
Which of the following effects did the creation of a national bank have on the country?
It allowed the nation to issue its own currency
4th Amendment
Protects against unreasonable searches
the power to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional
Impeach
What is the job function of the executive branch?
Carry out laws
7th Amendment
right to a jury trial by civil cases
Why did Congress tax American-made whiskey?
To raise money to help pay the national debt
5th Amendment
Protects rights of the accused
idea that political authority belongs to the people
Popular Sovereignty
What is the job function of the judicial branch?
Interpret Laws
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial
What two political parties emerged before the election of 1796?
Federalist and the Democratic-Republican Party
What branch creates laws?
Legislative