Constitutional Foundations
This was the first governing document of the United States, established before the current Constitution.
The total number of amendments currently in the U.S. Constitution.
27
This term refers to an action or decision that serves as an example for future presidents.
precedent
He was the leader of the Federalist party and the main supporter of the nation’s first National Bank.
Alexander Hamilton
This branch of government is specifically tasked with the responsibility of interpreting laws.
Judicial
This 1786 rebellion in Massachusetts showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the Constitutional Convention.
Shay's Rebellion
This amendment is violated if a police officer enters a home without a warrant or permission
4th
The number of terms George Washington served, setting a standard followed by almost every president until 1940.
This group, led by Hamilton, supported a "loose" interpretation of the Constitution and a manufacturing-based economy.
This principle ensures that the powers of government are divided into three distinct branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Separation of Power
The city where the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held to revise the original governing document.
Philadelphia
This amendment is at the center of a legal dispute if the government attempts to stop a newspaper from printing a story about political corruption.
1st
Washington advised the United States to maintain this type of policy regarding European conflicts.
Neutrality
Thomas Jefferson and his supporters believed the United States should prioritize an economy based on...
Farming/Agriculture
This system provides "internal controls" by allowing each branch of government to exercise some power over the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
This agreement solved the debate over how to count enslaved people as part of a state's population.
Three-Fifths Compromise
This group only agreed to ratify the Constitution after a Bill of Rights was promised to protect individual liberties.
Anti-Federalists (Democratic-Republicans)
Washington set a major precedent by establishing this group of department heads to advise him.
Cabinet
While Federalists favored an alliance with England, the Anti-Federalists (Democratic-Republicans) favored this European nation.
France
Describe the Great Compromise and the 3/5ths Compromise
the House of Representatives is based on population, and the Senate has equal representation (2 senators per state)
the Three-Fifths Compromise counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation
James Madison argued in Federalist No. 51 that these "internal controls" were necessary to keep government branches in check.
Checks and Balances
Found in the 5th Amendment, this concept prevents a person found "not guilty" from being put on trial again for the exact same crime.
Double Jeopardy
To demonstrate that the federal government had the power to quell domestic unrest, Washington sent 13,000 militia members to end this revolt over a liquor tax.
Whiskey Rebellion
Jefferson faced a personal dilemma with this 1803 land deal because the Constitution did not explicitly grant the president power to buy territory
The Louisiana Purchase
Passed by the Federalist administration of John Adams, these controversial laws restricted criticism of the government and were seen as a violation of the 1st Amendment.
Alien and Sedition Acts