Precedents of Washington
What is a precedent?
A tradition or rule passed down.
The Second President
John Adams
This rebellion started with farmers and ended with rich merchants paying hired guns to put it down.
Shays Rebellion
This principle of government says that the government has LIMITS to its power
Limited Government
Found in many kitchens, this is the name given to the group of advisors to the President
Cabinet
How long is a President's term?
4 Years
The political party that Hamilton and the 2nd President belonged to.
The Federalists
One plan for representation was based on population
The other plan gave equal representation
What was each plan's name?
VA
NJ
The 10th Amendment which says the National and State governments powers are shared or divided between the two of them
This group of people would not agree to the Constitution without the Bill of Rights
The Anti-Federalists
Usually, a president serves a maximum of how many terms?
2
Thomas Jefferson became the President being a member of what political party
Democratic-Republican (Republican also works here)
To ensure the South would get onboard and ratify the Constitution this compromise was established
3/5ths
Every branch of government has their own job and only that branch can do its job.
Legislative can only write laws
Executive can only enforce laws
Judicial can only interpret laws.
Separation of Powers
The beginning of the Constitution which states the goals and purpose of the government is called
The Preamble
In foreign affairs, Washington had a policy of
Neutrality
The election that made Adams president also made the runner up the ________
VP
This rebellion showed the government isn't messing around as Washington and an army showed up and the federal government has power.
Whiskey Rebellion
Power to the people is a big tradition in America. Where the ones voted get the power. What are the two words for this principle? First word means that it is well known or well liked. The second word says they have power and begins with an "S"
Popular Sovereignty
The five freedoms associated with the First Amendment
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Petition(Protest)
Press
Washington warned against this in his farewell address.
Political Parties
John Adams passed these two acts which targeted (French) immigrants and critics of his party.
Alien and Sedition Acts
This compromise set up a bicameral system.
Great or Connecticut Compromise
This principle is a lot like Rock-Paper-Scissors and makes sure no one branch gets too much power.
Checks and Balances
The city where the Constitutional Convention took place
Philadelphia