Constitutional Convention
These were the names of the two plans at the Constitutional Convention
New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan
These are the three branches of government
Legislative (Congress)
Judicial (Courts)
Executive (President)
The Whiskey Rebellion
This was created to protect the rights of American Citizens
The Bill of Rights.
The "XYZ Affair" was a scandal involving US representatives sent to this European country
France
This was the name of the plan that everyone eventually agreed on.
The Great Compromise AKA The Connecticut Plan
This means that people are allowed to govern themselves.
Popular Sovereignty
Stepping down after two terms was an example of a ______________ precedent set by Washington
Political
Federalists wanted this kind of central government
Strong
This act, created during the Adams administration is still on the books today and allows the president to remove foreign nationals from the country
The Alien Act
This was the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Weak central government
This means that branches of government have different jobs and responsibilities.
Separation of Powers
Washington's Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton (Double points if you sang the answer!)
This amendment guarantees your right to criticize political officials
The First Ammendment
Jefferson had to bend this rule in the Constitution when he purchased the Louisiana Territory from France.
The president can not spend money without the approval of congress
This plan at the Constitutional Convention wanted states to have even representation regardless of population
New Jersey Plan
This system allows the United States to have a central government and state governments that work together
Federalism
Washington promoted this approach to foreign relations during his farewell address
Neutrality
Anti-Federalists were concerned that a strong central government would do this to citizens
Abuse their rights
Marbury Vs. Madison is mostly remembered for establishing this precedent in government
Judicial Review
This compromise put slavery and unequal treatment of African Americans into the Constitution.
Three Fifths Compromise.
This concept is like Rock-Paper-Scissors and means that the branches of government have the ability to stop each other if they step out of line.
Checks and Balances
Refusing to participate in politics after leaving office was an example of a _____________ precedent set by Washington.
Social
This amendment protects you from being unfairly searched by police
The fourth Amendment
The Embargo Act was an attempt to punish Britain and France for this practice.
Impressment