vocabulary
vocabulary
People
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100
precedent
What is a tradition, George Washington set a ______________ for other presidents
100
enumerated powers
What is powers specifically given to congress.. included in the constitution
100
name given to Americans who supported independence
who are patriots
100
inflation
What happen after congress and states printed too much money to pay for the war?
100
water power and easier shipping
What is the reason cities developed along the rivers
200
Bill of Rights
What is the first 10 amendments added to the Constitution in 1791
200
speculator
Who bought bonds, they risks money i n hopes of making a large profit in the future
200
John Adams
Who is Nations first vice president
200
federal law
What if a state law or federal law contradicts the Constitution, who prevails state law or federal law
200
Bill of Rights
What document states we have freedom of speech
300
implied powers
What are powers that are suggested but not directly stated in the constitution
300
Preamble to the Constitution
What is The first word of the Constitution..."We the people..."
300
John Jay
Who was the first chief justice of the US
300
3/4 of states
What is the amount of state required to agree to ratify an amendment
300
popular sovereignty
What is people are the source of the governments power
400
checks and balances
What is Each branch of government can check, or limit, the power of the other branches. It helps maintain a balance between the 3 branches of government.
400
14th Admendment
What is Granted full citizenship to formerly enslaved African Americans
400
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first leader of the department of state
400
Judiciary Act of 1789
What created a federal court system
400
Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch
What are the 3 branches
500
elected representativesmake laws and conduct government on behalf of the people (Republic)
Who make laws and conduct government on behalf of the people (Republic)
500
Monroe Doctrinea
What is clear warning to European nations to keep out of North and South America
500
Hamilton
Who asked congress to create a national bank?
500
executive cabinet
What did George Washington create by assigning other people to different departments.
500
State dept, Treasury, Dept of war
Who are the Executive Branch