Early Presidents
Who was the first President of the Untied States?
George Washington
What were the names of the first two political parities in American History?
Democratic Republicans and the Federalists.
What is an example of a Check and Balance?
Veto, Supreme court declaring laws Unconstitutional, Impeachment, etc.
Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What was the first government of the United States called?
The Articles of Confederation
What was the XYZ Affair?
The Event where French Diplomats demanded a bribe in order to negotiate with America.
After the Creation of the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists joined which political party?
The Democratic-Republicans.
What Branch of Government is responsible for enforcing the laws?
The Executive Branch.
What is the name of the first Ten Amendments included in the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What are two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak Central Gov., States most power, Hard to changes laws, Central Gov. Can't raise army or taxes....
What are three Precedents set by Washington's Presidency?
Dress Like a Gentleman, Call me Mr. President, Create a Cabinet, Two Term Limit, and Appoint Judges
Which political party did Alexander Hamilton found?
The Federalists
What is the name of the belief that government power needs to be split into multiple branches?
Separation of Powers
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
Slaves count as three/fifths of a person for the purposes of Taxation and Representation.
What event was responsible for showing the Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
What did Washington warn about in his farewell address?
Avoid debt, political parties, and foreign alliances
Which political party was for the following:
Wanted to create a National Bank and was pro-British.
The Federalists
What are the names of the three branches of U.S. Government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What is the Great Compromise?
The combination of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans.
Who are the first three presidents of the United States?
Washington, Adams, Jefferson
What were two impacts of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Which political party was George Washington a member of?
NONE
What is Federalism?
The Idea that both the State and Federal governments have their own unique powers.
What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
To protect the rights of individual people.
What was the Impact of the Election of 1800?
Led to the creation of the 12 Amendment where a president can choose their Vice President.