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Washington's Farewell Address
Alien & Sedition Acts
XYZ Affair
Judicial Review
The Bill of Rights
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How did Washington deliver his farewell address?
In the newspaper.
100
Which president passed the Alien & Sedition Acts?
John Adams.
100
Which presidency did the XYZ Affair occur under?
John Adams' presidency.
100
Which group of people in our federal government does judicial review affect?
The Supreme Court.
100
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10.
200
What did Washington say about getting involved in foreign affairs?
Do not get involved; only in times of emergency.
200
Which group of people did the Alien Acts target?
Immigrants.
200
With which country was the XYZ Affair?
France.
200
Which branch of our government does judicial review apply to?
The Judicial Branch.
200
The Bill of Rights is part of which historical document?
The Constitution.
300
What did Washington say about political parties?
Do not form political parties.
300
What did the Sedition Acts limit?
Freedom of speech and/or freedom of the press.
300
Why were American representatives sent to negotiate with the French government?
Because the French had captured an American ship trading with England.
300
What are the two features of judicial review?
1. Interpret the Constitution & 2. Stop the Executive and Legislative branches from doing things that are unconstitutional
300
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The right to bear arms (the right to have a weapon).
400
What was the one thing Washington stressed the importance of in his farewell address?
A federal form of government.
400
Which group of people did the Alien and Sedition Acts ban citizens from speaking of negatively?
The Federal government.
400
What was the response of the American people to the XYZ Affair?
They were outraged and wanted to go to war with France.
400
What is the famous Supreme Court case that is one of the first cases judicial review was used?
Marbury v. Madison
400
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect our rights as U.S. citizens.
500
What did Washington say about religion and government?
They need to be kept separate.
500
What was the response of the American people to the Alien and Sedition Acts?
They did not like them.
500
Describe how the XYZ Affair got its name.
The French government sent three representatives to negotiate and bribe the American representatives. When the American representatives reported back to John Adams, they did not know these men's names; instead, they referred to them as X, Y, and Z.
500
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9.
500
What is our 5th amendment right?
The right to "plead the 5th". To not have to testify against yourself if you are accused of a crime.