Important Men
After leading the Army in the Revolutionary War, this man was respected by the American people. He wanted a strong government and was voted to be the first president.
George Washington
A ___________________ is a smaller group who has different ideas from the larger group.
Faction
True or False: The purchase of the Louisiana Territory almost doubled the size of the United States.
True
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the
nation.
judicial
Explain the 3/5 Compromise
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He wanted a national bank to manage the nation's money.
Alexander Hamilton
People and states disobeyed the national government by breaking agreements or ________________ with Indian nations.
treaties
True or False: The First Amendment to the Bill of Rights is “The right to trial by a jury.”
False
The President is the leader of this government
branch
executive
Who is Daniel Shays?
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He believed that the Constitution did not allow the national government to create a national bank. He became the third president of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
In a ____________________, the people choose government leaders for their country.
republic
True or False: Thomas Jefferson refused to pay the Barbary pirates to keep them from attacking Americans.
True
The House of Representatives is one part of this
branch of government
legislative
What is the first Amendment?
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He wanted a national government that was strong to lead, but wanted states to be in charge. He later became the fourth president of the United States.
James Madison
The right that a state can govern itself means it has ____________________.
Sovereignty
He proposed a compromise that allowed people and states to have a voice in the government
Roger Sherman
The Cabinet is a group of advisors for the
President and serves in this branch of
government.
executive
Why should we choose moral leaders?
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He wanted people to have a say in the government because he believed people had common sense to make decisions.
James Wilson
In order for the Constitution to become law, it had to be ________________ or approved.
ratified
True or False: The Anti-Federalists believed that the Constitution did not protect their rights so the Declaration of Independence was created.
False
The Senate is another group of people that has
serves in this branch of government.
legislative
What is the USS Constitution ship nicknamed?
Old Ironsides