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What's the Word
Who am I?
What is my Role?
Politics
Vocabulary
100
A (blank) is place on items coming into the country to be sold. it is meant to protect American jobs.
What is A Tariff
100
I took my oath of office in 1789, in New York, which was our nations capital at the time.
Who is George Washington
100
I hold the highest office in the country, Sometimes I am called the "Leader of the Free World"
Who is The President
100
I am led by Thomas Jefferson,, and believe people should have political power. I also believe the we should follow the Constitution to the letter (strict)
What is a Republican
100
This law increased the amount of time it took for a person entering the country to become a citizen, but it did not last more then 2 years.
What is the Alien Act
200
Governments sell these in order to borrow money from citizens and investors.
What is A Bond
200
My job was to create a plan to solve the country's financial problems. I was also the first Secretary of the Treasurer
Who is Alexander Hamilton
200
My job is to make plans and find ways to keep the country out of a financial crisis
Who is The Secretary of the Treasurer (Treasury)
200
I believe the wealthy and educated should lead our nation. I believe in a strong National Government and close ties with the British. and I believe the Constitution is a set of guidelines we can interpret as needed.
What is a Federalist
200
Contrary to the Constitution, this law made it illegal to write or say anything insulting or false about the President, Congress, or the government in general. Eventually this law expired (1801), before it could be brought before the Supreme Court.
What is the Sedition Act
300
George Washington was careful how he acted during his time in office, because he knew he would set a (blank). The Supreme Court does this as well.
What is a precedent
300
I opposed the creation of a national bank system. I did not believe the Constitution allowed for it.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
300
You can find me in Africa, India, and the Far East. You can even find me in a zoo. During an election year you will find me all over the United States representing the Republican Party.
What is an Elephant
300
I did not win the election of1796, so I had to settle for second place. This made my opponent my boss. As if losing wasn't bad enough
What is The Vice President Who is Thomas Jefferson
300
Claiming states rights under Article 10 of the Bill of Rights. Kentucky and Virginia both passed resolutions that would effectively ignore the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. This is a process called (blank)
What is Nullification
400
If you felt a law was unjust, you could fight it in the US Supreme Court. If the court agrees with you, it will be declared this.
What is Unconstitutional
400
I am the second in command of the country, in 1796. I would be elected by getting the second most votes.
Who is the Vice President
400
In my role, I stated that "All men are create equal," I also spelled out a long list of complaints against the King of England.
What is the Declaration of Independence
400
This system of government was born in the 1790s, even though it was true then, it is not true now, but we still call our system of government a (blank) (blank) system
What is a Two party system
400
Even though the United States was neutral during the French and British war. The British Navy would attack American ships, capturing them and forcing the sailors on-board to serve on-board British Ships.
What is impressment of sailors
500
The British Navy forced American Sailors into this. Usually after capturing the American Ship
What is Impressment
500
Today I am the Vice President of the United States. Eight years ago I was a United States Senator, for the first state in the union.
Who is Joe Biden
500
I began as a Royal Decree, and my purpose was to determine where Indians and Settlers/Colonist could live, in order to maintain Peace.
What is Proclamation of 1763
500
This is an Election Year, If I am elected President, I will make history as being the first (blank) American, ever elected to office. Why?
Who is Hillary Clinton, because she is female Who is Marco Rubio , Because he is a Cuban American Who is Ted Cruz, because he is Cuban American
500
An American Diplomatic mission sent by President Adams to France in order to solve issues that could lead to war. When agents of the French government demand $250,000 in bribes and millions in loans, this became known as the (blank)
What is the XYZ Affair