George Washington's Farewell Address
What is ONE thing Washington warned about in his farewell address?
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Rephrase this into 11th grade language:
"That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it."
IF the government becomes destructive to people's rights, the people have a right to change or destroy that government.
Weaknesses in the central government under the Articles of Confederation exposed by Shays' Rebellion contributed directly to the creation of the US ____________________.
Constitution
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall greatly (EXPANDED or LIMITED) the power of the judicial branch by implementing judicial review.
Expanded
Results of the Bush-Gore presidential election of 2000 renewed the debate over
a. term limits
b. the electoral collage system
c. presidential use of veto power
d. loose vs strict interpretation of the Constitution
b
What is ONE thing Washington warned about in his farewell address?
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Which Enlightenment principle does this quotation refer to? Hint: The principle is in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the People to alter or abolish it."
a. equal rights
b. religious freedom
c. separation of powers
d. consent of the governed
d
What was the only positive that came from the Articles of Confederation? You can name it or describe it.
Northwest Ordinance
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall greatly expanded the power of the judicial branch by establishing the precedent that the Supreme Court can engage with judicial review. Explain judicial review.
The SCOUS can overturn laws that violate the Constitution.
The Proclamation Line of 1763 generally followed which mountain range?
a. Rockies
b. Appalachians
c. Catskills
d. Adirondacks
b
What is ONE thing Washington promoted in his farewell address?
Patriotism or unity.
Which provision of the US Constitution best supports the idea expressed in this quotation: "Constitutions should consist only of general provisions. The reason is, that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible changes of things" - Hamilton
a. eminent domain
b. separation of powers
c. electoral college
d. elastic clause
d
Describe the Northwest Ordinance. Also, was this a positive or a negative of the Articles of Confederation?
An Articles of Confederation system for the formation of new states in the union.
What SCOTUS case is this from?
"It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is."
What did Marshall mean by that?
Marbury v. Madison
Judicial Review
How did the American Colonists respond to the Proclamation Line of 1763? What did they think about it?
Abuse of British authority.
What are TWO precedents set by Washington that many other presidents followed?
Cabinet, two-terms, peaceful transfer of power, etc.
The "Necessary & Proper" Clause is also know as the "_______________" Clause.
Elastic
Why did people object to the adoption of the Constitution and want to stay with the Articles? Be specific here.
Government might restrict individual freedoms.
SCOTUS decisions in McCulloch v. Maryland and in Gibbons v. Ogden resulted in a/an (INCREASE or DECREASE) in the power of the federal government over state governments.
INCREASE
How many Supreme Court justices are there currently? Name them all for more points.
9
Did Washington have to step down after two terms?
Do presidents now have to step down after two terms?
If Trump wanted to run for another term, could he?
No, yes, no
What area of the US showed the strongest support for ratification of the Constitution?
Coastal areas near the Atlantic.
Gain support for adoption of the Constitution.
1. Is smoking marijuana legal or illegal in the USA?
2. Is smoking marijuana legal or illegal in NYS?
3. Do these laws clash / go against each other?
4. If President Trump's justice department wanted to prosecute people who smoke marijuana in NYS, could they?
5. What SCOUTS case(s) tell us that when a federal and state law clash, the federal government law wins?
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What time is it now.
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