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First government in the United States. Called for a weak central government.
Articles of Confederation
Adams signed these acts that led to the creation of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Alien and Sedition Acts
Known for having a loose interpretation of the constitution
Alexander Hamiton
This branch of government enforces the laws
Executive
This said that slaves only count as 3/5 of a person
Three Fifths Compromise
Second government in the United States. Called for a stronger central government and checks and balances.
Constitution
Notable figures like Madison and Jefferson believed that the Alien and Sedition Acts violated what?
Constitution/1st Amendment/Free Speech
Which government did the federalists support?
Constitution
This branch creates the laws
Legislative
Which government did the anti-federalists support?
Articles of Confederation
According to the philosophy of "Republican Motherhood," what is the main role of an American woman?
To be educated and raise virtuous citizens for the new nation
This is the system we use to elect our Presidents in the United States
Electoral College
Hamilton's financial plan said that who should assume state debts?
Federal Government
Why is the principle of checks and balances essential to protecting the American democracy?
It keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Conducted by Henry Clay, this combined the Virginia and New Jersey Plans to deal with representation in government. (Why we have a senate and a house)
The Great Compromise
This established requirements for admitting new states into the union.
Northwest Ordinance
What was added to the Constitution that convinced the Anti-Federalists to ratify it?
Bill of Rights
Diplomatic conflict with France that started the Quasi War. Led John Adams to pass the Alien and Sedition Acts
XYZ Affair
Which branch determines the constitutionality of the laws?
Judicial Branch
In his farewell address, Washington warned the American people about what?
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This exposed the Articles from being too weak since it did not give the government power to raise a military.
Shays Rebellion
Necessary and Proper Clause gives the government what kind of power?
Implied Powers
supported states' rights and the idea of nullification
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
What is one way the legislative branch can check the executive branch?
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Why did Jefferson not support the creation of a national bank?
Jefferson believed it to be unconstitutional