American Revolution
Who did America gain independence from?
Britain
The central government under the Articles of Confederation was too _______.
Weak
Which principle of government is shown by the fact that the U.S. government has three branches?
a) Limited Government
b) Popular Sovereignty
c) Separation of Powers
d) Federalism
Separation of Powers
He stepped down
What war was fought against Britain and is known as the Second War for Independence?
War of 1812
Thomas Jefferson wrote most of what important American document?
Declaration of Independence
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative , Executive, Judicial
Which principle of government is shown by the fact that the American people elect the members of Congress?
a) Representative Government
b) Popular Sovereignty
c) Individual Rights
d) Federalism
Representative Government
What political party did John Adams (and Washington, sort of) belong to?
Federalists
What is known as Thomas Jefferson's biggest accomplishment as president?
Louisiana Purchase
America's biggest complaint against Britain was taxation without __________.
Consent / representation in Parliament / a voice / a vote
Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Which one is based on state population?
House of Representatives
The system the U.S. uses to decide who wins the presidential election is called what?
Electoral College
What laws were passed during Adams' presidency that made it illegal to criticize the government and easier for immigrants to be imprisoned/deported?
Alien and Sedition Acts
How did Madison and the U.S. try to convince Britain and France to stop fighting each other?
Embargo Act of 1807
Why were American colonists upset about the Proclamation Line of 1763?
They wanted to settle west but weren't allowed to
Which Amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure?
a) 1st Amendment
2) 4th Amendment
3) 5th Amendment
4) 8th Amendment
4th Amendment
Judicial Review, the Supreme Court's check on the other branches of government, lets the Supreme Court do what?
Rule actions by other parts of government as unconstitutional
How did Washington handle the Whiskey Rebellion?
He marched in with a military to enforce the law and crush the rebellion
What did Jefferson want to do to the size of the government?
Shrink it / take power away / spend less money
What was the name of the group of colonists who committed violence against British soldiers and tax collectors?
Sons of Liberty
What was the part of the Constitution that decided how enslaved people would count for a state's population?
3/5th Compromise
McCulloch v. Maryland established that Congress can pass any law that is ________ and _________ for them to carry out their Constitutional powers.
Necessary and Proper
What was Washington's approach to the war between France and Britain?
He remained neutral
What happened to how Americans felt about their country after the War of 1812?