The Constitution
The first constitution of the United States was called...?
The Articles of Confederation
This branch of government writes and passes new laws
Legislative Branch
This man was elected unanimously to be the first President; establish precedents, or examples, for future Presidents to follow
George Washington
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 organized this territory
Northwest Territory
These politicians supported going to war with Great Britain; a type of aggressive bird
War Hawk
The writers of the Constitution were called the...?
The Framers
This branch of government leads the nation and enforces the laws
The President of the United States is determined by votes in the...?
Electoral College
This famous settler established the Wilderness Road to help Americans move west; a native of Pennsylvania
Daniel Boone
This British policy saw American sailors captured and forced to join the British Navy
Impressment
The system where the state and national governments share power
Federalism
This branch of government interprets, or explains, the laws
Judicial Branch
This President was the first to lose re-election, signed the Alien and Sedition Acts, served as the first Vice President
John Adams
What attracted Americans to the west as early as 1775?
Good farmland
The United States wanted to push the British out of this northern territory; they were ultimately unsuccessful
Canada
To keep the branches of government from becoming too powerful, the writers of the Constitution used this system
Separation of Powers
This house of Congress determines the number of members based on a states population. The other house of Congress has 2 members per state.
House of Representatives
Senate
The Secretaries of each department form this group to help and advise the President; NOT a piece of furniture
President's Cabinet
These two men led an expedition into the west to chart new territory
Lewis & Clarke
The British burned down this city after they invaded the United States
Washington D.C.
This event convinced Americans that the United States needed a new constitution
Shays' Rebellion
This person serves as the 'chief executive' of the United States
President of the United States
This President negotiated the Louisiana Purchase with Napoleon, funded the Louis & Clarke Expedition, and passed the Embargo Act
Thomas Jefferson
This territory was purchased from France for $15 million; more than doubled the size of the United States
Louisiana Territory
This treaty ended the War of 1812, confirmed no changes of territory, and released all prisoners of war
Treaty of Ghent
List of 10 amendments guaranteeing Americans basic freedoms
Bill of Rights
These 9 people are responsible for interpreting the laws; can also declare laws 'unconstituional'
Supreme Court
The President has a few different job. Name one.
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
This Native American chief founded a confederacy, or alliance, to resist American expansion
Tecumseh
The Battle of New Orleans was won by this American general; he didn't know that the war had already ended
Andrew Jackson