Articles of Confederation
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It did not grant the federal government the power to effectively govern.
What document is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What were the first two political parties in the United States?
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835?
John Marshall
Who did the US purchase the Louisiana territory from?
France (Napoleon Bonaparte)
Which event (rebellion) highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in 1786?
Shay's Rebellion
What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
The Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
To outline the goals and purposes of the government
Who was the first president to be elected under the two-party system?
John Adams
What was the significance of the case Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
It established judicial review
What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
It doubled the size of the United States and opened up land for westward expansion
Why was Washington unable to act in response to Shay's Rebellion?
He could not call upon a national militia
What principle divides power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
What was a major issue that caused the formation of the two-party system?
The debate over the power of the federal government vs. states' rights.
What was the outcome of Marbury v. Madison?
In Marbury v. Madison, decided in 1803, the Supreme Court, for the first time, struck down an act of Congress as unconstitutional.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important for commerce?
It opened up the port of New Orleans and gave the US full access to the Mississippi River
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states were needed to approve a new law?
9
What party insisted on the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
In what speech did Washington warn against the formation of a two party system? Why?
Washington's Farewell Address, it would cause unnecessary division
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Who led the expeditions to explore and map the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
The Articles of Confederation gave the most power to which entity?
the states
How does the system of checks and balances work?
It prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.
What role did the Alien and Sedition Acts play in the two-party system?
They were used by the Federalists to suppress opposition and led to increased support for the Democratic-Republicans
How did the Marshall Court influence the power of the federal government?
It expanded federal power through landmark decisions that upheld federal authority over state laws.
How did the westward expansion affect Native American populations?
It led to displacement, loss of land, and conflicts with settlers and the U.S. government.