US Constitution Study

Document written to set the rules for how a government will operate

A government official whose purpose is to oversee the government and see that the laws are carried out

Passed by the Continental Congress to create a plan for the country as a whole

The Articles of Confederation had to depend on the individual states to enforce the _____ that were created by the national government

This combined the New Jersey and Virginia Plans.

This created a 2 house legislature (House of Representatives and Senate)

Under the 3/5th's compromise, 3/5th's of all _____ would be counted towards a state's population

_____ supported the Constitution

Protects freedom of religion, speech, and the press

Protects the right to bear arms

Prevents the forcing of citizens to house troops

Protects against unreasonable search and seizure

Protect citizens accused of crimes

Limits power of the federal government to those granted in the Constitution

Dealt with economic issues

Manages relations with foreign countries

Manages the military and defense

Advises on legal matters

How did the American Revolutionary War affect the newly formed America?

As part of Hamilton's plan, a _____ was established

As part of Alexander Hamilton's plan, _____ were highly taxed

The main goal of Alexander Hamilton's plan was to pay off all _____ owed

Washington put a stop to the Whiskey Rebellion, but he did what to the leaders?

Washington did not seek the Presidency in 1796, setting an example, that no President would serve more than how many terms?

French officials demanded a $250,000 bribe to begin negotiating with Americans. This is part of the what?

In the XYZ Affair, what exactly did the French agents want America to do?

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied with the same number of electoral votes. Which group decided the election because of this?

In the election of 1800, this man was chosen to become President

Hands off/limited power for the government

What was bought from France for $15 million?

Sent by President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase

Served as a guide and translator during the expedition of the Louisiana territory

Sent to deal with fighting in the South in the War of 1812

Wrote a poem during the attack on Fort McHenry, that eventually became the National Anthem

This battle occurred 2 weeks after the War of 1812 was officially over

The American victory during the War of 1812 brought what to the Americans?

US tried to keep European countries from establishing new colonies in the Americas

Henry Clay supposedly influenced the choice for president in return for becoming Secretary of State. This is called the what?

This president had ambitious plans, but wasn't trusted by the American people

In the election of 1828, who defeated John Quincy Adams?

Process of giving government jobs to supporters of a winning candidate

Unofficial advisors for Andrew Jackson during his presidency

Authorized the President to grant lands west of the Mississippi River in exchange for Native American lands

States refusing to enforce federal law in their state

What was passed by the Continental Congress to create a plan for the country as a whole?

What protects freedom of religion, speech, and the press?

What protects the right to bear arms?

What prevents the forcing of citizens to house troops?

What protects against unreasonable search and seizure?

What protects citizens accused of crimes?

What limits power of the federal government to those granted in the Constitution?

What position dealt with economic issues?

What position manages relations with foreign countries?

What position manages the military and defense?

What position advises on legal matters?

What was the main goal of Alexander Hamilton's plan?

Washington put a stop to the Whiskey Rebellion, but what did he do to the leaders?

In the XYZ Affair, the French agents wanted America to _____ the French several million dollars

Who was sent by President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

Who was sent to deal with fighting in the South in the War of 1812?

The American victory during the War of 1812 brought _____ to the Americans

What US policy tried to keep European countries from establishing new colonies in the Americas?

In the election of 1828, _____ easily defeated John Quincy Adams

What is the term for States refusing to enforce federal law in their state?

A document written to set the rules for how a government will operate is called a what?

A government official whose purpose is to oversee the government and see that the laws are carried out is called what?

A plan passed by the Continental Congress to create a plan for the country as a whole is called what?

The combination of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans is called what?

What does the First Amendment protect?

What does the Second Amendment protect?

What do the Fifth-Eight Amendments protect?

What do the Ninth and Tenth Amendments do?

What did the Secretary of Treasury deal with?

What does the Secretary of State do?

What does the Attorney General do?

What effect did the American Revolutionary War have on the newly formed America?

As part of Hamilton's plan, what was established?

What did Washington do to the leaders of the Whiskey Rebellion?

How many terms did Washington set as an example for future presidents?

French officials demanded a $250,000 bribe to begin negotiating with Americans. What is this called?

In the XYZ Affair, what did the French agents want America to do?

In the election of 1800, who was chosen to become President?

What is Hands off/limited power for the government called?

What did The American victory during the War of 1812 bring to the Americans?

What did the US try to do in the Monroe Doctrine?

Henry Clay supposedly influenced the choice for president in return for becoming Secretary of State. What is this called?

Who easily defeated John Quincy Adams in the election of 1828?

Process of giving government jobs to supporters of a winning candidate is called what?

What were Unofficial advisors for Andrew Jackson during his presidency called?

What did the Indian Removal Act authorize?

What is States refusing to enforce federal law in their state called?