Constitutional Convention
The political party that emerged in support of the Constitution
Federalists
George Washington created this which was a group of people who advised him and helped him run the country
The Cabinet
" The national government gives money to a state for infrastructure " is an example of this
Federalism
The Name of America's first form of government
Articles of Confederation
The compromise that created a bicameral congress
The Great Compromise
George Washington cautioned the country against forming these in his Farewell Address
Political Parties
" The President vetoing a bill " is an example of this
Checks and Balances
This protest turned violent revolution was over farmers' land being taken
Shays' Rebellion
Who's attendance at the Constitutional Convention gave the people trust in the new government?
George Washington
George Washington led troops to stop this rebellion in Pennsylvania
Whiskey Rebellion
Congress having two different houses is an example of this term
Bicameral
What could the Federal government NOT do under the Articles of Confederation to respond to Shays' Rebellion?
Form an Army
(Some other right answers, potentially)
This Compromise determined how the south would count slaves for population purposes
3/5ths Compromise
Washington stepped down after two terms is an example of him setting one of these
Precedent
These are the three branches of America's government
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Why could the government under the Articles not raise any money?
Could not collect Taxes
What was unique about George Washington's first elections to president?
Unanimous Votes
What is the name of the way America elects the President?
Electoral College
George Washington wanted to be called this instead of "His Excellency"
Mr. President
The Anti-Federalists wanted this added to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
This part of the country had the most power under the Articles of Confederation
State Governments
What was there a tax on that started the Whiskey Rebellion?
Grain Crops like Wheat or Barley
The Preamble of the Constitution
The Preamble mentions SIX goals of the Constitution. Give me five of them.