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True or False - The Constitution establishes a republican form of government.
True!
100
What is the term for the amount of money the nation's government owes?
a- national credit b- national debt c- national loan d - national plan
100
President Washington set __________, or traditions, that would help set the nation's future.
precedents
100
What is a bond?
A note sold that promised to repay borrowed money.
100
What were the first 10 amendments that were added to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
200
The United States has amended its Constitution more than 70 times.
False - 27 times.
200
Which department handles relations with other nations?
a- foreign department b- state department c- treasury department d- war department
200
____________ is a system when the government shares powers both state and federally.
federalism
200
Who was our first Vice President?
John Adams
200
What is an enumerated power? Give an example
Power held for the national government.
300
The Bill of Rights limits the power of the government and protects the rights of individuals.
True
300
What did George Washington warm that political parties would do?
a- create lively debate b- destroy states' rights c- divide the nation d- help the nation
300
The three branches of government are _____________, _________________, and _____________.
Legislative Executive Judicial
300
Which political party supported representative government?
Federalists
300
What is a reserved power? Give an example
Powers held for the states.
400
An individual who was born in another country can become a United States citizen through the process called immigration.
False - Naturalization
400
What were the meetings called where Federalists and Republicans nominated their parties' candidates for office?
a- caucuses b-Constitution Meetings c-town meetings d- primary elections
400
________________ proposed the National Bank.
Alexander Hamilton.
400
What does it mean to nullify? What is a cabinet?
Overturn - group of president's advisors
400
What are concurrent powers? Give an example
Powers shared between the national and state government.
500
The Federal Court System, established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, allowed state courts to have more power than federal courts.
False - Shared power but Federal still had more.
500
What made it a crime to speak, write, or publish "false, scandalous and malicious" criticisms of the government?
a. Alien Act b. Citizen Act c. Sedition Act D. XYZ Affair
500
George Washington too the oath of office as the first president of the United States on April 30, __________.
1789
500
What was Alexander Hamilton's plan to eliminate national debt?
Combine all state debt and work together to pay it off.
500
List the 7 principles of the United States Constitution. Explain them.
Popular Sovereignty. Federalism. Republicanism. Separation of Powers. Checks and Balances. Limited Government. Individual rights.