Who took notes during the Constitutional Convention and was known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

James Madison

What were some of the problems faced under the Articles of Confederation?

Trade between states Each state had its’ own currency Government could not impose taxes

Why were Thomas Jefferson and John Adams not at the Constitutional Convention?

They were serving as ministers or ambassadors in other countries

What was George Washington’s role at the Constitutional Convention?

President, he presided over the proceedings

What were people called who a) supported the Constitution b) were against the Constitution

a)Federalists b)Antifederalists

What was the compromise that made states with high and low populations accept the constitution?

The Great Compromise It set up two houses of congress, one based on population and one with equal representation

Who makes up these branches of government Who makes up these branches of government? a)Legislative b)Executive c)Judicial

a) Senate and House of Reps b)President c)Supreme Court/Federal Courts

Which branch of government is elected by the electoral college?

Executive

What compromise was made to satisfy slave states and free states?

3/5 Compromise

What is the purpose of our 3 branches of government?

Separation of Power

What is the power of the Judicial Branch?

To determine if laws and actions are Constitutional

What power the Executive (President) have in making laws?

Can veto or propose laws

What branch of government can make laws and override a Presidents veto?

Legislative

What are each of these amendments? 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

1. Freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition 2 1. Freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition 2. Right to bear arms 3. Lodging Troops in Private Homes 4. Search and Seizure 5. Rights of the Accused

Because Washington served ______ terms, later presidents considered this the term limit.

two

Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. What did he want to do that Thomas Jefferson thought was unconstitutional?

Establish a Federal Bank

What part of Hamilton’s plan did southerners oppose because they bought lots of imported goods?

Protective tariff

When the south agreed to repayment of state debts, what did they get in return?

The capitol was moved to the south

The United States accepted a treaty with Britain to avoid going back to war with them. It was very unpopular. What was that treaty?

Jay’s Treaty

Avoiding national debt and staying out of foreign affairs were advise given by George Washington in what?

His farewell address

The Alien and Sedition Acts were the least popular laws passed by which president?

John Adams

When Americans were sent by John Adams to France they were asked to pay the French a bribe to negotiate shipping rights. Americans refused to pay the bribe. This was called the?

XYZ Affair

Abigail Adams was very influential during John’s presidency Abigail Adams was very influential during John’s presidency. What law did she encourage him to pass that would ensure that newspapers could not criticize him?

Sedition Act

Which political party was Which political party was? Founded by Alexander Hamilton Emphasizing manufacturing and trade Wanted a strong federal government

Federalist

What do you know about the Republican Party!

Leaders were Jefferson and Madison Supported Farmers and agriculture Supported France in their revolution Wanted strong states’ rights Did not want a Federal Bank Keep the power with the little guys!

Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the election of 1800 Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the election of 1800. The House of Reps decided that Jefferson would be president. What position did Aaron Burr get?

Vice President (2nd place was vice)

The supreme court got the power of judicial review in what supreme court case?

Marbury v. Madison

Which president bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15,000,000?

Thomas Jefferson

What did Jefferson’s Embargo Act do?

Banned U.S. trade with all other countries (very unpopular)

During the War of 1812 the blockades were mostly hurting people in what part of the country and why?

New England States-their economy was based on trade

Who was President during the War of 1812?

James Madison

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and where?

Francis Scott Key Battle of Ft. McHenry

Who was the governor of the Indiana Territory who destroyed Prophetstown at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

William Henry Harrison

Who won the Battle of New Orleans after the War of 1812 had officially ended?

Andrew Jackson