Chapter 8.1
the preamble lays the foundation of the american system of government
what is popular sovereignty
what is the judicial branch
the supreme court
what was hamiltons plan
what was to borrow money to pay it back in the future
what is pickney's treacty
a treaty with spain
how many years after office did Washington die
3 years
what is the legislative branch
what is congress
how old do you have to be to vote
18 years
when did the executive take shape
what was 1789
what is impressment
stealing people from america and turning them to your culture
how did Aaron Burr did die
stroke
who is the executive branch
president
what is due process
the government must follow established procedures in taking action against the people
why did americans want to include the bill of rights in the constitution
what would guarentee civil liberties
what is the whiskey rebellion
a bunch of farmers who didn't like the tax on alcolhol
How did Alexander Hamilton die
gun fight with Aaron Burr
What was the Articles of Confederation's goal.
To give the government limited power
what are the 3 main categorize for our rights.
the right to be protected from unfair government actions, the right to be treated equally with others, and the right to enjoy basic freedoms
why did hamilton want to create a national bank
so the bank can hold government funds and make debt payments
what year did washington leave office
1796
what where Washington's teeth made of
ivory and wood
what is the second amendment
the right to bear arms