American Rev 1
What is this word:
P_ _ C _ _ _ N T
PRECEDENT
What is strict construction?
interpret the constitution explicitly and literally.
What is 2nd ammendment?
right to have arms
what is salutary neglect?
allowing a controlled territory/colony to govern itself while remaining loyal/paying taxes to the colonizer.
Who were the sons of liberty?
rebels who threatened the tax collectors and tarred them to protest british taxes.
Why was the capital moved from philadelphia to DC
to appease the southern states to accept the new laws/demands made by the govt
What was the whiskey rebellion?
uprising of farmers in Pennsylvania over the excise tax on alcohol
How did the federalists view the french revolution?
they felt the revolutionists were out for blood and anarchy. This was a disgrace to law and order.
Who was john jay?
What is ratification?
approval or acceptance of a law
What did the federalists think of the jay compromise of 1794?
It was much needed and for the benefit of the general population.
Why is it important to set precedents in govt?
set limits, examples so leaders/people in power dont transgress
Which federalist switched from being a federalist to being a democratic republican?
James madison
What is a denied power?
discrimination based on race, religion, etc.
What is 9th ammendment?
people have rights not explicitly stated in the constitution
What is excise tax
tax on particular goods or services
After the failure of the articles of confed, all states agreed the federal govt should have control of what 2 things?
tax and trade
How many senators per state?
What is one power of the judicial branch? dont say veto
check the powers of the other branches by declaring a law unconstitutional.
How did the democratic republicans view the french revolution?
they approved it and felt it was the one of/the greatest fight of mankind for freedom.
What did the democratic republicans think of the jay compromise of 1794?
the govt was being a sellout and bending to the will of the british
Besides creating political parties, what other effects did the whiskey rebellion cause?
showed the power of the new govt and military
How are the number of ppl in the house of representatives decided?
population
true or fasle
in 2021 there are steps taken to give statehood status to washington DC
true
What is implied power?
power that is not stated but is assumed to have