Creating the Constitution
This group was in favor of ratifying the Constitution.
Who are the Federalist
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, & petition.
What is the 1st Amendment
Government power rests in the hands of the people
What is popular sovereignty
The problem over states' rights involving South Carolina
What is the nullification crisis
He warned America about the dangers of political parties in his farewell address.
Who is George Washington
This group was against ratifying the Constitution.
Who are the Anti-Federalist
Right to bear arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment
Ensures one branch of government does not become more powerful than another
What is checks and balances
Issued by James Monroe, prohibiting Europeans from further colonization of the Americas
What is the Monroe Doctrine
The 2 men who helped develop political parties in the U.S.
Who are Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Jefferson
This was the first form of government in America.
Right to due process; no double jeopardy; no self-incrimination
What is the 5th amendment
Power is divided between the 3 branches of government
What is separation of powers
Supreme court ruling that ruled Georgia had not right to remove the Cherokee from their land.
What is Worcester v. Georgia
He was the 3rd president and advocated for strong states' rights.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
Written in 1787, this is the current form of American government.
What is the U.S. Constitution
No cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th amendment
Limits the authority of the federal government
What is limited government
What is Marbury v. Madison
He advocated for a national bank.
Who is Alexander Hamilton
The meeting to address the issues with the Articles of Confederation.
What is the Constitutional Convention
Rights not given to the federal government are given to the states
What is the 10th amendment
Power is shared between the federal and state government
What is federalism
This supreme court ruling established federal rule over interstate trade.
What is Gibbons v. Ogden
This Presidents' foreign policiy included the Alien Act and Sedition Act.
Who is John Adams