AOC
The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The government lacked the power to tax.
The Convention that was planned to revise the AOC.?
The Constitutional Convention
What branch is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative Branch
George Washington establish a group of people to help advise him, this is know as a?
Cabinet
The act of making something null and void, or canceling it is know as ____________
Nullification
The Articles of Confederation gave power to the _______ over the national government?
States
Who is the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President
Alexander Hamilton wanted a _______________?
Strong Central Government
A law passed by Congress in 1798 that made it illegal for American citizens to talk bad about the government.
Sedition act
The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the?
The Continental Congress
Describe the Great Compromise.?
The Senate would equally represent each state. 2 per state.
The House of Representatives would be based on population.
The Constitutional Amendment that gives you "the right to remain silent."
The 5th Amendment
___________________ is significant because it marked the first major test of federal authority in the United States?
The Whiskey Rebellion
A diplomatic incident between the United States and France in 1797, where French agents, identified only as _______ in official documents
XYZ
This rebellion proved that the AOC were a weak form of government?
Shay's Rebellion
This plan retained a unicameral legislature with equal representation.
New Jersey Plan
Protects you from an unreasonable search or seizure of your person, house, papers and effects.
4th Amendment
_____________________is a formal statement issued by a nation's government declaring that it will not take sides in a war between other countries, meaning it will remain neutral
neutrality proclamation
What did the AOC get replaced with?
The US constitution.
After Shays' Rebellion, many Americans agreed that they needed a stronger ___________ to preserve the Union.
federal government
Guarantees a right to a jury trial in civil cases?
7th Amendment
What are the 3 main topic in Washington's Farewell Address?
Sectionalism, Political parties , Alliances foreign entanglements