Early Independence
The colonists' famous slogan protesting new British taxes without having a voice in Parliament.
What is "No Taxation without Representation"
First two political parties, they had opposing views on Federal/States and who should have the power
If Congress says no to a bill made by the president. That is an example of what
This document written by the pilgrims is one of americas first examples of self government (Its named after a ship)
Mayflower Compact
This national document gave majority power to the state for fear of a strong central government.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This plan, favored by small states, called for every state to have the same number of representatives in Congress.
What was the New Jersey plan?
Alexander Hamilton and the federalists had a _______ Interpretation of the Constitution
Loose
This agreement created a two-house Congress to solve the debate between large and small states over representation
What is the Great Compromise?
This plan, favored by large states, proposed that representation in Congress should be based on a state's population.
What is the Virginia Plan?
This group feared a strong central government and demanded that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution to protect individual freedoms. They also wanted a strict interpretation of gov.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
This principle divides power among the three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—to prevent any one part of the government from becoming too powerful.
What is Separation of Powers?
The first, weak government of the US that lacked a president and the power to tax.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The British policy that colonies existed to provide raw materials for the mother country and serve as a market for its products.
What is Mercantilism?
This major agreement solved the debate over representation by creating a two-house legislature: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the Great Compromise?
As a "strict interpreter," he believed the Constitution should be interpreted literally, a common view among Anti-Federalists who feared a strong government.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The political rivals whose disagreements over the power of the federal government led to the creation of the first political parties.
Who were Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?
Hamilton builds his national bank with the idea of the Elastic clause. What type of powers does that give him
Implied
This compromise settled the dispute over how to count the enslaved population for purposes of both representation and taxation.
What is the Three Fifths Compromise.
Jefferson, a strict constructionist, had to adopt a looser interpretation of the Constitution to justify this major presidential purchase, as the power to do it is not explicitly mentioned.
What was purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
Give me the first 5 amendments
1. Speech,Religion,Assembly
2. Bear Arms
3. Soldiers not allowed to live in your house
4. No unlawful search and seizures
5. Right to remain silent
This war's high cost led Great Britain to abandon its policy of salutary neglect and impose new taxes on the colonies
French and Indian War