A New Government
What was the first capital of New York?
Kingston
How many branches of government are there?
Who was the first First Lady of the U.S.?
Martha Washington
Who is a person who helps settle an area or land?
What was the name of the weak plan of government?
the Articles of Confederation
Which branch of government is determined by the states population?
House of Representatives
What was Alexander Hamilton's job?
Secretary of the Treasury
Why did the U.S. declare war on Britain in 1812?
the British navy stopped U.S. ships from trading with France/ they kidnapped American sailors
Where did representatives meet to improve the nation's government?
Philadelphia
Which branch of government interprets the meaning of the Constitution?
The Judicial Branch
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Jay
List two powers of the Executive Branch.
make sure laws are followed
controls armed forces
In May 1787, representatives from all over the U.S. met for the...
the Constitutional Convention
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to a set of laws
Who leads the executive branch?
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
We the people
What does the new constitution begin with?
Preamble
What are the first ten amendments called? Name one.
The Bill of Rights
Freedom of speech, religion
Right to a fair and speedy trial
Right to trial by jury
Who was the leader of the Seneca, who sold most of the Iroquois League's land?
Red Jacket
Who did the land west of New York belong to?
the Iroquois League