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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?: 1) To make sure the National Government could not violate rights of the people 2) To guarantee certain rights of the people
What are the five basic freedoms?: 1) Freedom of Religion 2) Freedom of Speech 3) Freedom of the Press 4) Freedom of Assembly 5) Freedom of Petition
What is missing from the 5 basic freedoms? 1) Freedom of Religion 2) Freedom of Speech 3) Freedom of the Press 4) Freedom of Assembly 5) Freedom of: Freedom of Petition
What is missing from the 5 basic freedoms? 1) Freedom of Religion 2) Freedom of ______ 3) Freedom of the Press 4) Freedom of Assembly 5) Freedom of Petition: 2) Freedom of Speech
The freedom to request a change or reconsideration of a law is called the Freedom 0f _____: Petition
The Federal Court system includes what 3 courts?: District Courts US Court of Appeals The Supreme Court
Which act originally organized the Supreme Court with 5 justices?: The Judiciary Act of 1789
How many justices are on Supreme court now?: 9- one chief justice and 8 justices.
To declare something invalid is to ______ it: NUllify
Name four men in Washington's cabinet?: Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton Edmund Randolph Henry Knox
What role did Henry Knox play in Washington's cabinet?: Sec of War- There is a military fort named after him in Kentucky- Fort Knox!
What role did Edmund Randolph play in Washington's cabinet?: Attorney General- he is the top lawyer for the country and makes sure that laws that the prez wants and all that the prez does is legal
What role did Thomas Jefferson play in Washington's cabinet?: Sec of State- he goes overseas and meets with other countries to keep good relations
What role did Alexander Hamilton play in Washington's cabinet?: Sec of Treasury $$$- he make sure that the country has a good banking system.
Which cabinet member makes sure that the country has a good banking system?: Sec of Treasury $$$
Which cabinet member goes overseas and meets with other countries to keep good relations?: Sec of State
Attorney General- he is the top lawyer for the country and makes sure that laws that the prez wants and all that the prez does is legal: Attorney General- he is the top lawyer for the country and makes sure that laws that the prez wants and all that the prez does is legal
Sec of War- There is a military fort named after him in Kentucky- Fort Knox!: Sec of War- There is a military fort named after him in Kentucky- Fort Knox!
Which cabinet member is in charge of deciding if the US should attack other countries?: Secretary of War
Who was Sec of War for Washington?: Henry Knox
Who was Washington's Sec of State?: T Jefferson
Who was Washington's Sec of Treasury?: A. Hamilton
Who was Washington's Attorney General?: Edmund Randolph
What tested the new nation's ability to enforce its law within the state?: The Whiskey Rebellion
How id Washington respond to the Whiskey rebellion?: He called upon the Constitutional army to enforce the law
Sec of Treasury under Wasington, founder of the Federalsit party and surprise supporter of Jefferson. Who am I?: Alexander Hamilton
I am a former ambasador to Britain and France, vice president and the only Federalist to become president. Who am I?: John Adams
I was the first and only president who was not a member of a political party. I fought for unity at home and neutrality abroad. Who am I?: George Washington
I am a believer in states's rights and goverment by the people. I served as Sec of State, vice president and president.: Tom Jefferson
What made relations with the US and Great Britain tense at this time?: Britain seized American ships, cargoes and sailors.
Hamilton believed that a plan for debt repayment was important because a)the constitution stated that all state debts would be cancelled b) citizens would support a responsible government that established good credit c) Congress demanded prompt attent: b) citizens would support a responsible government that established good credit
During the Federalist Era, most of American trade was with what country?: BRITAIN
Washington felt that because the new government needed to work for stability at home, that there must be ______ in foreign affairs.: Neutrality
The Judiciary act of 1789 organized the federal court system by establishing ____ and ______ courts.: Circuit (court of appeals) and District courts
The Federalist Congress passed the Alien Acts in order to limit the number of ________ seeking ____ to the US.: Immigrants seeking admission to the US
Challenges to the Bill of Rights resulting from the Alien Acts included a) denial of the right to bear arms and freedom from search and seizure b) denial of freedom of the press and the right to a fair and speedy trial c) demands for quartering soldier: b) denial of freedom of the press and the right to a fair and speedy trial
President Adams lost Federalist Party support when he: established peaceful relations with France!
Jefferson or Hamilton? Belived that "those who labor in the earth are the chosen people of God.": Jefferson
Jefferson or Hamilton? Proposed the creation of a national bank and the adoption of an excise tax on whiskey: Hamilton
Jefferson or Hamilton? Feared the growth of cities and distrusted city dwellers.: Jefferson
Jefferson or Hamilton? Favored a strong national government which would assure the growth and success of the nation.: Hamilton
Jefferson or Hamilton? Believed that the people are "restless and changeable and therefore not able to decide what is right.": Hamilton
Jefferson or Hamilton? Supported the French revolution and the ideals of "liberty, equality and brotherhood.": Jefferson
Jefferson or Hamilton? Believed that the congress should be able to make all laws "necessary" to run the government effectively.: Hamilton
Hamilton or Jefferson? Stated that "The people are the only ones to be trusted with the government.": Jefferson
Hamilton or Jefferson? Favored States' rights over the power of the government.: Jefferson
Hamilton or Jefferson? Admired British society,industry and government.: Hamilton
What Act prohibited the publication of government criticism?: SEDITION ACT
What ACT gave the president power to deport "dangerous" persons?: Alien Act
True/False? George Washington used the chief executive power's to pardon when he offered amnesty to Pennsylvania's whiskey distillers.: TRUE
True/False?The Neutrality Proclamation ended all trade with France and Britain during the French Revolution.: FAlse
True/False? The US Constition neither recommends nore prohibits the establishment of political parties.: TRUE
True/False?Jefferson favored the formation of political parties to give citizens opportunities to debate government policy.: TRUE
What do you call a policy that does not favor one side over the other in a conflict or war?: NEUTRALITY
What do you call a tax on the manufacture, sale or sue of a product within the country?: An Excise TAX
What is the word that describe canceling or voiding a law or declaring it illegal: To Nullify a law
The total amount of money owed by a government to foreign and domestic creditors: National Debt
After the Alien Sedition act people found this man tyrannical and so he did not win a second term at President.: JOHN ADAMS
A result of the XYZ affair was a) Pres Adams lost power b) John Jay was sent to Britain to make peace c) Congress voted to enlarge the army and navy and prepare for war: c) Congress voted to enlarge the army and navy and prepare for war
The major issues between Hamilton and Jefferson over their conflicting philosophies led the nation to a a) civil war b) two party political system c) Bill of Rights d) representative government: b) two party political system
In his farewell address. Washington a) encouraged citizens to concentrate on local concerns b) urged the improvement of relations with Britain c) Warned against forming alliances with foreign nations: a) encouraged citizens to concentrate on local concerns
The first secretary of the treasury was: Alexander Hamilton
In the Judiciary Act of 1789, congress created the office of: Attorney General
Washington favored a position of neutrality in foreign affairs because he felt that the new government needed to: focus its energies here rather than spend money and energies abroad.
The Anti-Federalist or Republican party was based upon the views of which man?: Thomas Jefferson
Which was aimed at stopping the growth of the Democratic-Republican party: a) XYZ Affair b) Alien and Sedition Act C) political parties: b) Alien and Sedition Act
The Federalist party favored a)emphasis on manufacturing and industry b) emphasis on agricultural products C) strong state governments: a)emphasis on manufacturing and industry
"He shared their desire for democracy and freedom." This was the reason that Jefferson sympathized with what big event in Europe?: The French Revolution
The excise tax on whiskey angered farmers in western Pennsylvania because: they used whiskey to trade for the goods they needed
One way that US new small businesses could be nurtured by Hamilton was his plan for a) prompt repayment of foreign debts b) taxing goods imported from Europe c)assumption of the States' war debts d) establishing a national bank: b) taxing goods imported from Europe
Southerners agreed to support Hamilton's assumption plan in return for a promise to: locate the national capitol in the south!!
T/F? The whiskey rebellion tested the power of the new federal government.: True!!
T/F? The proclamation of Neutrality stated that the US would stop trade with France and Great Britain: False!! It stated that the US would CONTINUE trade with France and Great Britain
T/F Washington chose neutrality because the country was not prepared to go to war: TRUE
T/F The Constitution made no provision for political parties: True
T/F The Democratic -Republican party was supported by wealthy businessmen.: FALSE The Federalist party was supported by wealthy businessmen.
The goals of Hamilton's economic plan were to pay _____owed by the nation and to provide a secure base of ____ for the nation: The goals of Hamilton's economic plan were to pay DEBTS owed by the nation and to provide a secure base of CREDIT for the nation
People disliked the idea of a _______ bank because they feared it would create a wealthy upper class: People disliked the idea of a NATIONAL bank because they feared it would create a wealthy upper class
The group of advisors or heads of departments is called the: CABINET
A tax placed on goods coming into a country is a _____. A tax placed on goods made or sold or used WITHIN the country is a ____.: A tax placed on goods coming into a country is a TARIFF. A tax placed on goods made or sold or used WITHIN the country is an EXCISE TAX.
States have the right to ____ or cancel a federal law within that state.: States have the right to NULLIFY or cancel a federal law within that state.
He wanted a strong national government and was a member of what party?: Hamilton Federalist
He wanted the US to be friendly with Britain and he wanted us to take advantage of Britain's strong and well established TRADE network: Hamilton
He thought that there should be as little central government as possible and was a member of what party?: Jefferosn Dem-Rep party
Jefferson thought that the US should be friendly with France instead of Britain for what 2 reasons...?: France was an ally of the US during the rev War and Jefferson admired France's desire for democracy
John Adams and Henry Knox were members of what party?: Federalist!
Patrick Henry and James Madison were a member of what party?: Dem-Repub Party
This party believed that the powers of the government should be limited to those listed in the consititution.: Dem_REpublicans
List 6 challenges the US faced at the start: 1) A weak country 2) Small army 3) no navy 4) Frontier settlements were under attack by Native Americans 5) Pirates constantly threatened American trade 6) US owed money but had no way to raise it
This cabinet secretary deals with foreign affairs and helped the president deal with nations like Spain, France and Britain.: Sec of State
Who was the first Sec of State?: T Jefferson
This first Sec of ___ named ______built the first national army of 1000 soldiers to defend the nation.: WAR Henry KNOX
This first Sec of ____, named _______ worked to set up a new banking system and to pass new tax laws.: Tresury Alexander Hamilton
This secretary _____, named ____ was the president's legal advisor and explained the laws and powers of the Constitution: Edmund Randolph
This act created the position of Attorney General: The Judiciary Act of 1789
This act created lower federal courts- 3 circuit courts of appeals and 13 district courts.: The Judiciary Act of 1789
This secretary collects money, borrows money and spends money: Secretary of the Treasury. It's all about the $$$. And the first was Alex. Hamilton
This Secretary oversees the military forces an carries out the commands of the commander in chief.: Sec of WAR!!! (KNOX WAS 1st.)
This Sec is considered the nation's lawyer. He/she investigates crimes against the nation (federal crimes).: The Attorney General
The one court that can nullify a law is the: SUPREME COURT!
Most court cases begin with this court, where cases are decided by a jury and punishments are decided by the judge.: District courts!
What two courts do not have a jury?: The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals
How did the Whiskey Rebellion test the new constitution?: Legislative:The power to tax and the power to make laws. Executive: the power to enforce the laws passed by congress.
What Legislative powers did the Whiskey rebellion challenge?: Legislative:The power to tax and the power to make laws.
What Executive powers did the Whiskey Rebellion challenge?: The Executive's power to enforce the laws passed by congress.
In the Whiskey Rebellion,Washington used his poweras ____ _____ to enforce laws by assuring the nation that the tax would be paid.: Chief Executive
In the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington used the ___________ powers of his presidency to grand amnesty (foregiveness) to the citizens involved in the rebellion under the condition that they would not break the law again.: Judiciary powers
In the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington used his powers as _____ to assemble and lead federal troops in order to put down the rebellion.: His powers as commander in chief of the armed forces
Who said this and when: "Steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world, as much as possible!": Washington at his farewell address
Who said this and when: The US leaders should be independent in dealing with other nations, and not go with the global trend.: Washington at his farewell address
Who said this and when: Essentially â€œhave as little political connection with them as possible.â€: Washington at his farewell address
Who said this and when: political parties might feud and lead to disunity.: Washington at his farewell address
Who said this and when: Guard against threats to unity Rivalries between northern and southern interests (agricultural vs manufacturing): Washington at his farewell address
payment of money in small parts over a fixed period of time.: Installment- that's how debts are usually paid off- in installments
A certificate of debt: Bond- people can buy bonds from a country in debt. Later when the country has money, the country re-pays the bonds with interest (extra money as a "thank you very much!")
A person who buys bonds etc a low prices (face value) hoping that the price goes up so that they can re-sell them later at a higher value!: Speculator--One way to make moola!
The actual value of a bond, not what it might be worth at a later time: Face Value
A tax to foreigners who import goods to this country. It's done to help business in a country compete with foreign businesses: Tariff Tax
A tax to citizens in country on the manufacture, sale or use of a product: Excise Tax
The total amount of $ owed by a government to foreign and domestic creditors: National Debt
Why were citizens opposed to the excise tax on Whiskey?: They were poor and had made the whiskey as a sure way to sell their grain (changed into whiskey).
The Whiskey Rebellion tested the presidency. How did the presidency fare?: great! Challenges to the constitution were met and answered; A peaceful resolution was found. By granting amnesty, Washington got citizens on his side to cooperate.
When Hamilton took over as Sec of Treasury, the country and individual states were in debt. It owed $ to who?: To the national government it owed ~ $42 million. To the states it owed $21 mill; To foreign nations like France it owed ~ $11 mill.
Who were the debtors- the people who owed the $?: National debtors and State debtors.
I favor the "strict interpretation" of the constitution. Congress should only act when necessary.: Jefferson
Who said "The small landowners and farmers are the most precious part of the state": Jefferson
Who said, "I hate monarchies and king-like presidents. A strong central government is the enemy!": Jefferson
Who siad, "If ordinary people were educated, they could govern themselves.": Jefferson
Who said "I favor the "loose interpretation" of the constitution. Congress should act whenever possible!": Hamilton
Who said "The government must be strong if it is going to work for all people.": Hamilton
Who said, "I admire the government of Great Britain and want to continue trade.": Hamilton
Who said, "I favor manufacturing, commerce (trade) and finance.": Hamilton
Who said,"The country should be run by the wealthy and well-educated.": Hamilton
Federalist or Republican? Hamilton and Adams.: Federalist
Federalist or Republican? Their power focus is a loose constructionist national government: Federalist
Federalist or Republican? Supporters were wealthy businessmen, manufacturers, bankers, Mainly people in the north: Federalist
Federalist or Republican?Their goal is to build industrial society with big cities: Federalist
Federalist or Republican? Allies with Britain: Federalist
Federalist or Republican? Jefferson and Madison: Republicans
Federalist or Republican? Supporters are Everyday citizens and the SOUTH: Republicans
Federalist or Republican? Their power focus are State governments and strict constructionists: Republicans
Federalist or Republican?Their goal is to build an agricultural community and small towns: Republicans
Federalist or Republican? Their allies are the French!: Republicans
Who created the excise tax on Whiskey that caused the rebellion?: Alexander Hamilton - as part of his plan to raise money to repay the big war debt
How did A Hamilton plan to have state debt paid?: He wanted the national government to pay for it.
What was the name of Hamilton plan's to have state debt paid?: The Assumption plan- in this plan the national government "ASSUMED" the states debts and paid for them
Which state's didn't like Hamilton's assumption plan?: Southern States didn't like his plan because they already paid most of their debt and they were afraid that Hamilton would tax them to get more $ to pay for the north's debt.
What is the Assumption Plan?: Hamilton's plan for paying the state debt by having the national government "assume" or take over the debt.
How was A Hamilton going to get $ to pay for the state and national and foreign debt?: From the FUNDING MEASURE- selling bonds to speculators and later, when they have $, buying them back.
The FUNDING MEASURE- selling bonds to speculators and later, when they have $, buying them back- was proposed by who and why?: By A.Hamilton to get $ to pay for the state and national and foreign debt.
Hamilton's plan to have all state war debts paid by the national government is called the ___Plan.: Assumption Plan
How did the TAX plan work for A Hamilton?: The tax plan would use "in house" taxes (excise taxes) and outside taxes (tariffs) to provide regular income for the government projects and for debt re-payment.
What was Hamilton's B.U.S. plan?: Hamilton wanted a National bank or BANK OF THE UNITED STATES (BUS) to hold money paid and to issue national coinage for people to use.
Who developed a decimal system coin set up? ($ based on 10, 100, 100's etc): Hamilton and Jefferson
Which group was for the national bank?: Federalists!
Because he did not want to challenge the British navy and because he did not think the country was prepared for war, Washington chose to be ____ in European wars.: Neutral
Why did Washington?the US try to remain neutral in European wars?: Because he did not want to challenge the British navy AND because he did not think the country was prepared for war
The nation did not agree with John Adams over his handling of seized ships by the French. What was the problem?: Adams agreed not to demand payment from France for the ships they seized as long as they wouldn't seize more. This cost a lotta $!
What caused the Federalist party to lose it's power: The nation did not agree with John Adams over his handling of seized ships by the French. Adams agreed not to demand payment from France for the ships they seized as long as they wouldn't seize more. This cost a lotta $!
This man was elected as the 2nd prez of the US by just 3 votes.: John Adams
Why did J Adams and the Federalist have the Alien and Sedition acts?: To annoy the Republicans
These laws were designed to silence critics of the government and stop troublemakers: Alien and Sedition Acts
This act made it a crime to speak out against the Government.: The Sedition Act
This act gave the pres the right to imprison any foreigner friendly or NOT!!: Alien Act
Alien Act is...: This act gave the pres the right to imprison any foreigner friendly or NOT!!
The Sedition Act is...: This act made it a crime to speak out against the Government.

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