AOC
What made the AOC so inefficient when it came to passing/ratifying laws.
Overwhelming Majority needed
What was the supremacy clause?
Ruled the constitution as the "Supreme Law of the Land"
What year did George Washington get elected?
1789
What act completely ruined the legacy of Jefferson's presidency?
The Embargo Act
What sport does Farmer coach?
Tennis
How did the gov't raise money during w/ the AoC
They sold western lands
Who was the Bill of Rights designed to protect
The individual,state, and anti-feds
Who created the Bank of the U.S.
Hamilton
What did the Alien and Sedition act do?
Made it illegal to speak poorly about the government
How many siblings does Farmer have?
2
What did the american republic try to model themselves after?
The Roman Senate
What are the 3 branches of gov't
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
What two key things did Washington say the US should ABSOLUTELY stay away from?
Political parties and Foreign alliances
What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions do?
States can call out the federal gov't if they overstep their boundary
What year was Mr. Farmer born?
2000
Why did the Articles of Confederation not work.
*Farmer's Discretion*(overwhelming majority, no tax monet, etc.)
What principle established in the Constitution gave power to the people?
Popular Sovereignty
How did Washington feel about alliances.
He released the proclamation of Neutrality stating the US must remain neutral because they are too young of a nation.
Why did the XYZ Affairs make Americans mad?
The Americans felt disrespected because no country's diplomats should have to pay money to speak the the minister
Until I am measured, I am not known. Yet how you miss me, when I have flown. What am I?
Time
What showed everyone that the Articles of Confederation kind of sucked?
The governments ability to not put down Shays Rebellion quickly
Why was the Great Compromise needed?
To accomodate to the small and big states so they have equal representation in government.
How did Washington prove the strength of the Federal Government
He put downs whiskey's Rebellion quickly unlike what happened with Shay's Rebellion
How was judicial review established?
Adams appointed midnight judges before leaving office. Once not appointed, the judges sued the gov't leading to Marbury vs. Madison
What is Farmer's Favorite Hockey Team
Pittsburgh Penguins