set of 5 amendments not in order.
what is guaranteed by the 2nd amendment.
The right to bear arms/own guns
What protection is the 8th amendment?
Bail and fines cannot be excessive and no punishment can be “cruel and unusual”.
Who was the first president of the U.S under the rules of the constitution? Where was he inaugurated?
George Washington. New York City.
George Washington. New York City.
What is a political party?
A group of people that share the same political ideas and goals. They work together to try and get each other elected and get laws passed that they agree on.
Upon his death, how was Washington's life summarized by Henry Lee?
“...first in war, first in peace, and first in the heart of his countrymen”
what is ur fav part about the 9th amendment
all answers are right.
What protections are guaranteed in the 6th amendment?
If a person is arrested or imprisoned they must be told what charges are against them. The right to a trial by a jury.
What role did Alexander Hamilton play in Washington’s administration? What was his basic responsibility?
Alexander Hamilton was the Secretary of the Treasury, a member of Washington’s cabinet. He was responsible for advising Washington on economic policies for the country.
Who was the second president of the US?
jhon adams
What were the two main warnings of Washington’s farewell address?
What were the two main warnings of Washington’s farewell address?
What does the 5th amendment guarantee?
The right to an attorney. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury.
How does the 4th amendment protect citizens?
it prohibits the government from entering and searching private property, or seizing private property without a warrant.
What were the 3 components of Hamilton’s economic plan and why did he want each of those three?
Hamilton wanted all government debts repaid even if the bonds were in the hands of prospectors because he wanted the US to establish good credit.
Hamilton wanted tariffs on imports to protect domestic manufacturing.
He also wanted to establish a National Bank as a place for a government to store the money it collected in taxes and to lend money to people to start businesses. ( it was only okay because of the Elastic Clause )
What was the XYZ Affair?
A situation where tensions grew between the U.S and France. It seemed like war wasn't able to be avoided. In the end, the war did not take place, yet the Federalists used that opportunity to strengthen the U.S military.
In comparison to Shay’s rebellion, what did the Whiskey rebellion demonstrate about the young US?
Unlike the government in place during the Articles of Confederation, which was strong enough to handle Shay’s rebellion, the government set up by the constitution was strong and effective enough to deal with problems.
What freedoms are guaranteed by the 1st amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
What is prohibited by the 3rd amendment?
The quartering of soldiers in the home of private citizens. This means that you don't have to give your home up for soldiers.
What was George Washington’s ‘cabinet’?
It was a group of his closest advisors that worked together with him to guide the country and keep it safe. Each of the members of the cabinet oversaw departments that worked as a part of the executive branch.
What were the Alien & Sedition Acts?
A series of laws passed while the French Revolution was going on that were meant to limit negative influences on the U.S government. Particularly, limitations were put on immigrant voting, criticism of the government, and the right for the government to deport foreigners.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion? How did Washington respond?
A group of farmers that didn’t support the new federal tax on whiskey. They attacked the tax collectors. Washington sent troops to shut down the anti-government activity. After that, Washington pardoned the attackers.
What is clarified by the 10th amendment?
What is clarified by the 10th amendment?
The 10th amendment makes it clear that any power not “delegated “ or specifically granted to the federal government, remains in the hands of the states and/or the people.
what is a warrent
A document issued and signed by a judge that gives law enforcement the right to search your property or arrest someone. It can only be given for a cause of crime or probable cause.
What does the word precedent mean? What precedents did Washington set in regard to cabinet, terms, and titles?
A precedent means an action taken that will serve as an example for people to follow when in similar situations later on.
Washington established a cabinet based on British tradition.
Washington served for two terms as president and declined the opportunity to serve for a third.
He also requested to not be addressed with a title that meant royalty so as to not elevate the presidency to royal status.
Over what basic issues did the first political parties in the US emerge? What were the names of the parties?
The first parties argued over how much power the Federal Government should have. The Federalists wanted the Federal Government to be more powerful and mostly being run by wealthy people. The Democratic-Republicans hoped to put limits on the Federal Government and keep the freedoms of the states and the power of the individuals.
What was the Necessary and Proper clause in the constitution? How was it implemented? What was a Strict Constructionist? What was a Loose Constructionist?
The Clause was a part of the constitution that stated that congress has the power to make laws necessary and proper to carry out its responsibilities. The government has the power to do what it really needs to do. An example of this showing is when the Federal government founded a National Bank since they thought it would have been beneficial, even though it was not a power granted to them by the constitution. This idea was not supported by the Strict Constructionists. They believed that if a power wasn’t granted by the constitution, it couldn’t be done.
The Loose Constructionists saw the value in expanding the power of the government.