George Washington
What title did George Washington want to be called?
Mr. President
What position/job did John Adams have before becoming president?
He was George Washington's vice president.
In Marbury v. Madison, what was the big decision that the court made?
If the court decides a law does not match the constitution, it is not valid. (Unconstitutional)
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
(If anyone got this wrong, Mr. McNally will cry)
Who led the Continental army?
George Washington
What is the name of the group of advisors and department heads that are selected by the president?
What did the Naturalization Act do?
It increased the residency requirement for voting, from 5 to 14 years.
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during Marbury v. Madison?
John Marshall
Who was the second president of the United States?
John Adams
What state did John Adams represent in the Continental Congress?
Massachusetts
How many terms did George Washington serve as president?
Two
What did the Alien and Alien Enemies Acts do?
The president can deport any citizens deemed to be dangerous or any immigrant who came from a country at war with the US.
What was the importance of McColluch v. Maryland?
The federal government can make laws necessary to do it's job. States cannot weaken or block those laws.
Federal laws are stronger than state laws.
Define the world precedent.
What colony did George Washington represent in the Continental Congress?
Virginia
In Washington's farewell address, he said that the United States should remain __________ in foreign wars.
Neutral
What was the Sedition Act?
It was illegal to publish any "false, scandalous or malicious" writing against the government
What was the important outcome of Gibbons v. Ogden?
Only the federal government can regulate interstate trade.
How did George Washington feel about political parties?
He was worried that they would divide the country.
What was George Washington's wife's name?
Martha Washington
What did King George III say about Washington when he retired after serving two terms.
"If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world."
Who were the Midnight Judges?
Judges appointed in the final days of John Adams presidency in order to keep federalists in power after he was gone.
What is the process called when the Supreme Court decides if a law is constitutional or not?
Judicial Review
Judicial Review is considered one of the __________ and __________ that keep any one branch of the US government from getting too pwerful.
Checks and Balances
How were John Adams and Sam Adams related?
They were cousins