People
Acts
Bill of Rights
Political Thought
Misc.
100
The first President of the United States of America; previously a War Hero. Decided that while the Senate's consent was needed to appoint major officials only he could remove them; assuring his control over the Executive Branch.
Who is George Washington?
100
Established a federal district court in each state; and three circuit courts to hear appeals from the district courts.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
100
Amendment concerning Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly and Petition.
What is the 1st Amendment?
100
Believed that the National Government should have a minimalized role and that it should be the States that have the most power... also that the Government should stick solely to the powers expressly given to it by the Constitution.
Who are Anti- Federalists?
100
_______ and his associates were called a "corrupt squadron of paper dealers" by Thomas Jefferson after they bought many of the southern War Bonds that they knew were about to be redeemed by the Government.
Who is William Durr?
200
The first Secretary of State; a Virginian and an experienced diplomat.
Who is Thomans Jefferson?
200
From 1790 to 1820 _____ was nearly 90% of the US Government's income. This was a result of Hamilton's Mercantilist policies. This allowed the Government to sell it's lands for somewhat cheaper prices... fostering settlement in the west.
What are import duties (tariffs)?
200
I plead the...
What is the 5th Amendment?
200
Demanded that Congress help the original owners of the Confederation securities (poorer shopkeepers and farmers) who had then sold them to speculators... the idea was rejected because 1. it would be difficult to find the original owners and 2. many congressmen currently owned Confederation securities and would profit from Hamilton's plan.
Who is James Madison?
200
Would have final say on the meaning of the Constitution.
What are National Judges... ultimately the Supreme Court.
300
The First Secretary of War (now called Secretary of Defense).
Who is Henry Knox?
300
Hamilton proposed that the Federal Government assume the debts of the States. This would show other countries that they were serious about paying their debts and make investing in the United States more attractive. To deal with states that had already paid most of their debts he agreed to also redeem debts. Called...
What is assumption?
300
Talks about Probable Cause for search warrants (and the need for search warrants).
What is the 4th Amendment?
300
Hamilton proposed tariffs (adopting a Mercantilist policy) to defray the interest on the National Debt and give American businesses a chance to compete against British goods. He also handed out Gov. subsidies to businesses. He believed that America needed to become______.
What is Self-Sufficient?
300
Issue that would divide the Nation until the Civil War.
What is the proper balence between national and state power?
400
The First Secretary of State. His face is on the 10 dollar bill. He was born out of wedlock in the West Indies, he beat the odds and became a powerful New York attorney who had a huge role in the Constitutional Convention and wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
400
Hamilton proposed the instillation of a National Bank (much like the Bank of England) to make loans to merchants, handle Federal funds, handle his bills of credit, and provide a respected currency for the young nation. Approved by Congress and signed, eventually, by Washington for a period of ______ years.
What is 20?
400
Powers that aren't given to the United States are reserved for the States or the citizens.
What is the 10th Amendment?
400
Section of the Constitution which allowed Hamilton to have a loose interpretation (and invoke implied powers) in order to create a National Bank. "all Laws which shall be necessary and proper"
What is Article 1, Section 8?
400
Lead the argument against Hamilton's Bank of America saying that the Constitution did not specifially allow for the creation of a National Bank... which many feared would fall into the hands of the rich.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
500
Received the second highest number of Electoral votes in the first Presidential election in the United States.
Who is John Adams?
500
In order to ensure the Southern State's co-operation with his assumption plan, Hamilton agreed to compromise by moving what to the middle of the country?
What is the Capital (Washington DC)?
500
Your Miranda Rights.
What is the 6th Amendment?
500
Since he believed that the United States needed good credit to survive; Hamilton proposed Congress redeem the millions of dollars in securities issued by the Confederation. He proposed to pay them off with new securities with a lower interest rate... creating a permanent National Debt. Called...
What is Redemption?
500
Got an A+ on their APUSH project.
Who are Ian and Nathan?
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