The United States Government
This is the term for the separation of powers between state and federal governments.
What is federalism?
This was the first time a president singlehandedly ended a rebellion.
Upon leaving office, Adams appointed what we refer to as this.
What are the midnight judges or midnight appointments?
Who is John Adams and Aaron Burr?
This is the term for women's role after the Revolution.
What is Republican Motherhood.
This event of the Constitutional Convention led to a bicameral legistlature.
What is the Great Compromise?
This was the spark of the Alien and Sedition Act scandal.
What is the XYZ Affair.
Secretary of State; Executive
This is the reason for the Election of 1800 being referred to as a Revolution.
It was the first peaceful transition of power from one party to the next.
He was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans.
Who is Andrew Jackson.
These are the two parts of the freedom of religion in the first amendment.
What are the free exercise clause and the establishment clause?
This was the goal of Hamilton's Financial Plan.
Creditworthiness
This case set what precedent and WHAT IS IT?
The precedent of judicial review - judging the constitutionality of laws.
Under the Articles of Confederation, this was the only branch of the federal government and what could they famously NOT do?
What is the legislative branch.
Could not:
Tax, print money, raise an army, pass laws
Per the Constitution, these are the parameters of a president's term(s).
4 year terms; no term limit.
In the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, Jefferson and Madison argued that states should be able to do this.
What is nullify laws they deem unconstitutional.
The facts of this case surround William Marbury not receiving this document.
What is a commission/commissioning papers?
Jefferson supported the Embargo act for this reason.
The continued impressment of American sailors and vessels.
This amendment granted any remaining rights to the people and states.
What is the 10th Amendment.
This is the process of a Supreme Court justice getting onto the bench.
Appointed by the President, approved by the Senate; serve for life.
Jay's Treaty was controversial for this reason.
Favored British trade (over the French); America did not necessarily benefit.
This was the law deemed unconstitutional in Marbury v. Madison
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
After passing the Embargo of 1807, Jefferson supported this law that opened trade with every nation except Britain and France.
What is the non-intercourse act?
Upon becoming president, Madison immediately did this to stimulate the American economy
What is Macon's Bill No. 2