Tricking George and Saving the Republic
What was the name of the first government of the United States of America?
The Articles of Confederation
The principle of shared and separated power and jurisdiction between a central government and local/state governments.
Federalism
What are the 5 Rights guaranteed by the 1st Amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
Who was the first President of the US and what was his Presidency famous for?
George Washington. Set precedents for what a President does and how he acts. Served 2 terms.
What does Article 1 of the Constitution cover?
The Legislature. Details the powers and organization of the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government.
What were 2 good things that the US Government was able to do prior to the ratification of the Constitution?
1) The Northwest Ordinances
2) Winning the American Revolution
The principle of a representative government in which the people select (by appointment or election) representatives to speak for them.
Republicanism
What is the text of the 2nd Amendment?
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Who was the Second President and what was his Presidency famous for?
John Adams. Father of the Navy, kept the US out of the Napoleonic Wars. Served 1 term.
What does Article 2 of the Constitution cover?
The Executive. Details the powers and organization of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.
What is the Northwest Ordinances?
The process by which newly acquired territories are organized, run, and ultimately incorporated into the US as new states.
The principle of empowering a government only to do and perform the specific actions of which it is allowed by the People in the form of a charter or constitution
Limited Government
What Rights are guaranteed by the 4th Amendment?
1) Secure from unreasonable search and seizure
2) Warrants only upon probable cause, describing specifics of the places to be searched
Who was the third President of the US and what was his Presidency famous for?
Thomas Jefferson. Expanded Presidential power, bought Louisiana, and ended the Slave Trade in the US. Served 2 terms.
What does Article 3 of the Constitution Cover
The Judiciary. Details the powers and organization of the Judicial Branch of the Federal Government.
Define the Three Fifths Compromise (Both sides)
The political agreement on how to count slaves for the purposes of political representation in the House of Representatives. Every 5 slaves count as 3 citizens. State taxes are set based on the number of Representatives in Congress.
Define the Principle of Separation of Powers, and what it is meant to prevent
The principle of dividing the government into distinct branches and dividing the powers of government between them. This is a prevention measure to keep all governmental power out of the hands of a single person, group, or entity.
What rights are guaranteed by the 5th Amendment?
(Must have all 5)
1) Must be indicted by a Grand Jury for capital crime
2) No Double Jeopardy
3) Can't be forced to testify against yourself
4) All trials must follow Due Process of Law
5) Any private property taken by the Government and used for Public Good must be paid for
Who was the 4th President of the US and what was his Presidency famous for?
James Madison. Fought the War of 1812 against England, helped build up American manufacturing and self sufficiency. Served 2 terms.
What does Article 4 of the Constitution cover?
Federalism. Details the relationship between the States and the Federal Government with regard to jurisdiction and reach.
Define the New Jersey Plan, and why it was fair
The small state plan for a reformed Legislative Branch, emphasizing equal representation by State.
Define Checks and Balances
The principle of empowering the branches of government to hold power over and be subordinate to the other branches of government.
What Rights are guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?
(Must have all 6)
1) Right to a Speedy and Public Trial
2) Right to an impartial jury in the state/district where the crime was committed
3) Right to be informed of any and all charges against you
4) Right to confront witnesses against you
5) Right to compel witnesses to appear in court for you
6) Right to a Defense Attorney
Who was the fifth President of the US, and what was his Presidency famous for?
James Monroe. Inaugurated the Era of Good Feelings and issued the Monroe Doctrine. Served 2 terms, and was the last of the Founding Fathers to be President.
What does Article 5 of the Constitution cover?
Amendment Process. Details the process by which the Constitution of the United States may be changed.
Define the Virginia Plan and why it was fair
The large state plan for a reformed Legislative Branch, emphasizing equal representation by Population.
Define Individual Rights
The principle of enumerated Rights of individual people reserved and protected from and by the government.
During World War 2, the United States Government ordered the internment of many Americans of Japanese descent on suspicion of collaborating with the Empire of Japan against the US.
No warrants were issued, no charges were filed, no trials were held, but the people were placed in prison camps for the duration of the war. Which Amendments were violated?The 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Amendments
Who deployed the US Navy to destroy the Barbary Pirates in the Barbary Wars?
Thomas Jefferson
What does Article 6 of the Constitution cover?
Supremacy Clause. Notes that Federal Law is the supreme law of the land, trumping State law where there is a conflict.
Define the Connecticut Compromise, and the names of the organization/s that came from it
The compromise proposed by the delegates of Connecticut, calling for the creation of a Bicameral Legislature with an Upper Chamber (The Senate) based on the New Jersey Plan and a Lower Chamber (The House of Representatives) based on the Virginia Plan.
The principle stating that all political power originates from the People (those who are governed), who empower a government to look after the interests of the people
Popular Sovereignty
Prior to the 13th Amendment in 1865, Southern States argued that they had the Right to keep slaves. Which Amendment did they use to justify slavery and why?
The 10th Amendment.
Because prior to the 13th Amendment, there was no mention of slavery being legal or illegal in the US Constitution, meaning that slavery was the decision of individual states
Who ultimately has command of the Armed Forces of the United States if the President is killed or removed from power?
The Vice President
What does Article 7 of the Constitution cover?
Ratification. Sets the rule for ratification of the Constitution of the United States.