How was the conflict of the Debt Plan resolved?

Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison came to an agreement

Why was the Constitution created?

To replace the Articles of Confederation

Define popular sovereignty

Power and authority of the government comes from the people, for the people

Why did the Federalists support the Constitution?

It was better than the Articles of Confederation

What were the Federalist Papers?

Essays in support of the Constitution by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay

Why was the Whiskey Rebellion significant?

Washington demonstrated his power by sending 13,000 militiamen to stop it

What did Washington do to handle the French Revolutionary Wars?

He declared neutrality and chose not to get involved

What did the Jay Treaty accomplish?

Made the British evacuate the Northwest Territory in North America, Increased trade relations with Great Britain

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, judicial, executive

Why were the Anti-Federalists opposed to the Constitution?

They feared a strong, central government

What were the main goals of the Farewell Address?

To set precedents for future presidents, To warn the Americans of the dangers of foreign affairs and factions

Who was Alexander Hamilton?

First Secretary of the Treasury

Define judicial review

Authority of the judicial branch to review the Constitution

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

Outline how each branch of government should operate

What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?

They did not provide economic stability

Why was Hamilton's Debt Plan controversial?

It neglected the States whose debt was already paid, Jefferson and Democratic-Republicans feared too much central gov power, It was not a direct power granted in the Constitution

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1
How was the conflict of the Debt Plan resolved?
Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison came to an agreement
Washington prompted Congress to pass the Plan
Jefferson and Madison decided to allow Hamilton to pass his Plan
Hamilton gave up on his Plan
2
What branch of government does Congress operate under?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
3
Why was the Constitution created?
To establish a national bank
To end the American Revolution
To provide rights to the colonies
To replace the Articles of Confederation
4
Define popular sovereignty
The will of the people is below the president
Whatever is popular directs the government operations
Power and authority of the government comes from the people, for the people
Authority of the president comes from the Constitution
5
What branch of government is the President part of?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
6
Why did the Federalists support the Constitution?
It was better than the Articles of Confederation
They had nothing better to do
They wanted a state-directed government
They wanted a weak national government
7
What were the Federalist Papers?
Essays in opposition of the Constitution by several Anti-Federalists
A newspaper published nationwide
A very long essay written by Washington about the Constitution
Essays in support of the Constitution by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay
8
Define "rule of law"
No person is above the law
They are the rules that establish the laws
Everyone but the executive must follow the law
The common citizens must follow the law
9
Why was the Whiskey Rebellion significant?
Washington allowed it to get out of hand and he was almost overthrown
Washington demonstrated his power by sending 13,000 militiamen to stop it
It prompted more people to make whiskey
It wasn't- just a bunch of angry, drunk farmers
10
Which branch of government is the Supreme Court a part of?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
11
What kind of government is established by the Constitution?
Anti-Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Roman
Federal
12
What did Washington do to handle the French Revolutionary Wars?
He supported Great Britian
He sent support to France
He sent Jefferson as a diplomat to France
He declared neutrality and chose not to get involved
13
Consent of the governed is a principle of the Constitution.
True
False
14
What is a faction?
A political party
A mathematical equation
A part of the Constitution
A group of politicians
15
What did the Jay Treaty accomplish?
Stoped Britain from kidnapping American merchants
Made the British evacuate the Northwest Territory in North America
Increased trade relations with Great Britain
Increased chances of war with Great Britain
16
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, executive, conglomerate
Legislative, judicial, commentative
Legislative, judicial, executive
Judicial, parliamentary, federalist
17
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
First Secretary of the Treasury
First Secretary of the State
A Revolutionary War veteran
A merchant
18
Who is known as the "father of the Bill of Rights"?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
19
Why were the Anti-Federalists opposed to the Constitution?
They prefered a monarchy
They feared a strong, central government
They wanted to only have a Bill of Rights
They didn't think it was necessary
20
What were the main goals of the Farewell Address?
To set precedents for future presidents
To end the French Revolution
To mourn the loss of George Washington
To warn the Americans of the dangers of foreign affairs and factions
21
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
First Secretary of the State
Some guy from New York
An Anti-Federalist
First Secretary of the Treasury
22
Define judicial review
How British Parliament checks the power of the monarch
The checks and balance system of the 3 branches
What the executive does to make amendments
Authority of the judicial branch to review the Constitution
23
Who was the first president?
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
24
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1789
1781
1793
1787
25
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
Make work for the Founding Fathers
Provide information about farming
Outline how each branch of government should operate
Prevent all future wars in America
26
What were the first two political parties/factions called?
Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians
Federalist and Anti-Federalist
Republicans and Democrats
Democratic-Republicans and Anti-Federalists
27
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
They made the tension with Great Britian worse
They did not provide economic stability
They did not give States their rights
They created a government too similar to a monarchy
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Why was Hamilton's Debt Plan controversial?
It neglected the States whose debt was already paid
Jefferson and Democratic-Republicans feared too much central gov power
It was not a direct power granted in the Constitution
Washington didn't approve of it

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