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New Nation Common Assessment April 2014
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First Secretary of the Treasury of the U.S. Answer: Alexander Hamilton
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First Secretary of War of the U.S. Answer: Henry Knox
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Spoke against Political Parties Answer: George Washington
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First Vice-President of the U.S. Answer: John Adams
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First Secretary of State of the U.S. Answer: Thomas Jefferson
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Created Judicial Review Answer: John Marshall
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Architect/Planner of Washington, D.C. Answer: Pierre L’Enfant
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African American that helped plan capital Answer: Benjamin Banneker
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Explored the Louisiana Territory Answer: William Clark
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First Attorney General of the U.S. Answer: Edmund Randolph
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Hamilton or Jefferson? wanted a STRONG federal government (not so much state power) Answer: Hamilton
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Hamilton or Jefferson? Wanted government to be guided by the MASSES (not just the aristocrats) Answer: Jefferson
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Hamilton or Jefferson? Thought government should ENCOURAGE BUSINESS (not agriculture) Answer: Hamilton
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Hamilton or Jefferson? Thought the new government should NOT pay old debt Answer: Jefferson
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Laws that made it a crime to criticize the government or those working in it under penalty of fines or imprisonment Answer: Sedition Acts
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Argument written by Thomas Jefferson that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional Answer: Kentucky Resolution
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Argument written by James Madison that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional Answer: Virginia Resolution
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Three laws that allowed the president to expel foreigners from the U.S. if he believed they were dangerous to the nation's peace and security Answer: Alien Acts
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A political ideal that favors civil liberties, democratic reform, and the use of government to solve social problems Answer: Liberal
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Term used to describe a political ideal that tends to support old institutions and oppose change Answer: Conservative
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Person who buys at a low price to sell later at a higher price Answer: Speculator
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Government takes a "hands off" approach, little economic regulation Answer: Laissez-Faire
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Economic system based on individual or company ownership of goods and services in a free market Answer: Capitalism
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The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed Answer: 2 nd Amendment
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In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved Answer: 7 th Amendment
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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed. Answer: 6 th Amendment
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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Answer: 1 st Amendment
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The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people Answer: 9 th Amendment
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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury. Nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. Answer: 5 th Amendment
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The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Answer: 10 th Amendment
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No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law Answer: 3 rd Amendment
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Excessive bail shall not be required, or excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Answer: 8 th Amendment
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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized Answer: 4 th Amendment
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? This branch makes the laws Answer: Legislative
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? Terms of service can last no longer than 10 years Answer: Executive
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? The branch can declare a law or action as unconstitutional Answer: Judicial
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? Has the ability to declare war Answer: Legislative
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? There are no specifically mentioned qualifications to serve in this branch Answer: Judicial
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? Has the ability to impeach judges or the President Answer: Legislative
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? Has the ability to carry out, or enforce, the laws Answer: Executive
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? Terms last a lifetime, as long as there is no misbehavior Answer: Judicial
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? This branch can veto laws Answer: Executive
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Legislative, Executive or Judicial? The President is the head of this branch Answer: Executive
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a diplomatic disagreement between the French and the U.S. A.Alien and Sedition Acts B.XYZ Affair C.ABC Affair
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John Marshall was part of this branch of government A.Executive B.Legislative C.Judicial
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First President to live in our capital, Washington A.Barack Obama B.Thomas Jefferson C.John Adams
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Believed in a strong state government A.Democratic-Republican Party B.Federalist C.Republican
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River President Washington chose as the new capital A.Alleghany B.Potomac C.York
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Year of the Louisiana Purchase A.1803 B.1800 C.1804
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The Constitution can only be changed by this A.Law B.Veto C.Amendment
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Known as the Father of the Constitution A. James Madison B. George Washington Benjamin Franklin
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In this type of system, the power is divided between a central government and state governments. A. Confederation B. Federation C. Monarchy
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The _______ Plan said that the number of congressmen each state would have should be decided by population. A.New York B.Washington C.Virginia
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Year Articles of Confederation were ratified A.1781 B.1776 C.1783
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man that proposed the Great Compromise A.James Madison B.Roger Sherman C.Benjamin Franklin
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Who was the guide to Lewis and Clark? Answer: Sacajawea
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The 3/5 Compromise focused on this group A.Women B.Children C.Enslaved Persons
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This is taken every 10 years in our country A.poll B.census C.survey
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