Courts and Judges
Today, the supreme court has how many judges?
9
Supported both farming and the growth of manufacturing for a diverse economy
Hamilton
Who was President after Washington?
John Adams
Before the election of 1800, the winner of the most electoral votes would be President. The second place winner would be _____.
Vice President.
In baseball, what is a grand slam?
a batter hits a home run with men on first base, second base and third base.
Why does the Supreme Court have an odd number of judges?
To prevent deadlocked decisions. Example, a 5-4 decision will allow a trial to end with a decision.
Why did Jefferson not like large cities?
He saw the poverty of cities in Europe.
During the Adams presidency, Britain and France were at war. What did these countries do that threatened America?
Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve. (impressment)
France captured American trade ships.
What is the electoral collage?
A group of people (electors) that vote for the President based on the winner of the popular vote.
In football, what is the point value of a touch down?
6 points
Lower courts that are organized according to region
Judicial Circuit
Believed that government should be entrusted to “the rich, the well-born, and the able”
Hamilton
In the XYZ affair, the French prime minister would not talk to the American representatives because he wanted a _______.
Bribe (Just give me my money, Mon ami)
Why does Louisiana get 8 electoral votes?
6 Congressmen + 2 Senators= 8
In this sport, you hit a ball with a paddle.
cricket
Louisiana is in the ___ court of appeals.
5th
Believed that less government was better
Jefferson
Allowed the president to expel any foreigner he considered dangerous to the country
Alien Act
How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?
270
What is the tour de France?
Bike race.
Marbury v Madison established Judicial Review.
What is Judicial Review and why is it important?
Judicial Review gives the Judicial Branch the power to declare a law unconstitutional (unfair and unlawful).
Judicial Review is important because it is a check on the power of the Legislative Branch.
Why did Hamilton want to create a National Bank?
The Bank would take ownership of the war debts from the states.
This Act made it a crime to speak or write anything against the government.
Sedition Act
The election of 1800 was important because ______.
(Hint: Federalist and Democratic-Republican)
It was the first time in the United States that power was transferred from one political party to another
How many points is the Golden Snitch worth?
150