the Bill of Rights
Freedom of speech, religion, press and assembly
First Amendment
What was the name of the army that Washington commanded during the American Revolution?
the Continental Army
Which document contains this phrase: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."
the Declaration of Independence
This group did not want the new Constitution because it contained no Bill of Rights and seemed to give the Federal government too much power.
the Anti-Federalists
this person, because his note taking and behind the scenes work at the Constitutional Convention, is often called "the father of the Constitution."
James Madison
This amendment states that you have more rights than those listed in the Constitution!
the 9th
True. They were released upon his death.
Jefferson supported what country and its own revolution?
France, 1790s
This group argued for the new Constitution and convinced the public via the Federalist Papers, a series of articles for newspapers and general consumption.
the Federalists
the Three Fifths Compromise
A reasonable expectation of privacy; the police need a warrant to search your person, stuff, car, or home.
4th Amendment
Name three precedents (traditions) that Washington established during his time in office.
2 terms only
President leads on foreign policy
SOTU once a year
a Cabinet of trusted advisors
No direct negotiation with Congress
What was Jefferson's vision for America and its economic future?
Small farmers, strong local government, and a weak national government
the Genet Affair
True or False: the Bill of Rights were included in the original Constitution that was ratified after the Convention in Philadelphia
False. They were added as amendments immediately after the new government took power.
The rights of the accused and of the arrested. Two amendments!
the 5th and 6th
What did Washington warn about in his Farewell Address?
Political Parties! They are bad!
Divisions based on factions or narrow interests rather than putting the country first
Stay out of foreign wars and alliances
What famous Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review? This happened during Jefferson's first term.
Marbury v Madison (1803)
What event during Washington's presidency showed the new power of the Federal government to put down tax revolts? This stands in contradistinction to the Articles and Shays' Rebellion.
the Whiskey Rebellion
"We the People...." comes from what part of the Constitution?
the Preamble
Many of our rights can be traced by to this location and this event.
Boston/New England during the the British occupation and Intolerable Acts
Avoid large set piece battles unless there is an absolute advantage
Win the war through perseverance
Do not take from the people to supply the army
Outlast the British!
What famous land purchase doubled the size of the new country?
the Louisiana Purchase
Who was Cincinnatus? Why is George Washington sometimes referred to as the American Cincinnatus?
Roman farmer who put down revolts and invasions, then retired back to his farm rather than use his army to turn himself into a king or dictator.
Identify two enumerated powers for the Legislative and Executive branches! Two for each!
Legislative: create law, taxes, war, judicial appointments, etc.
Executive: SOTU, Commander in Chief, enforce laws