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What was a primary outcome of Pinckney’s Treaty for Americans?
What was a primary outcome of Pinckney’s Treaty for Americans?
Who played a key role in enhancing the power of the Supreme Court?
Who played a key role in enhancing the power of the Supreme Court?
What is the definition of judicial review?
What is the definition of judicial review?
During the election of 1800, what were some of the personal attacks made on candidates?
During the election of 1800, what were some of the personal attacks made on candidates?
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What principle states the Constitution must be followed in case of conflicts with other laws?
What principle states the Constitution must be followed in case of conflicts with other laws?
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Who was the first vice president of the United States?
Who was the first vice president of the United States?
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What was the primary purpose of the Cabinet in the early U.S. government?
What was the primary purpose of the Cabinet in the early U.S. government?
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What significant event did George Washington respond to by sending a strong force to demonstrate government authority?
What significant event did George Washington respond to by sending a strong force to demonstrate government authority?
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Which amendment is not included in the Bill of Rights?
Which amendment is not included in the Bill of Rights?
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Which territory did the United States purchase from France, doubling the size of the country?
Which territory did the United States purchase from France, doubling the size of the country?
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What principle did the Democratic-Republicans advocate regarding the federal government?
What principle did the Democratic-Republicans advocate regarding the federal government?
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What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions assert about federal laws?
What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions assert about federal laws?
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Who led the expedition into the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?
Who led the expedition into the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?
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Study Notes
Topic 6, Lessons 2-4 Study Guide
- Cabinet: Group of advisors to the President
- John Adams: First vice president of the United States
- Judiciary Act of 1789: Allowed states to create their own laws and courts
- Department of State: Deals with other nations
- George Washington: First President of the United States
- Alexander Hamilton: First Secretary of the Treasury
- Bill of Rights: First ten amendments to the Constitution
- Whiskey Rebellion: Violent uprising over a whiskey tax; Washington sent a strong force to demonstrate the government's power.
- Louisiana Purchase: The U.S. bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, doubling the size of the country.
- States' Rights: Principle that the federal government's powers are limited to those explicitly granted by the Constitution; Republicans believed in this.
- Little Turtle: Defeated General Arthur St. Clair
- Battle of Fallen Timbers/Treaty of Greenville: Crushed Native American hopes of keeping land in present-day Ohio.
- Proclamation of Neutrality: Prohibited Americans from fighting in wars and barred French and British warships from American ports.
- Federalists' Views: Believed in "implied" powers and a national bank.
- Democratic-Republicans/Republicans: Feared strong central government; believed in states' rights and strict interpretation of the Constitution.
- Lewis and Clark Expedition: Led the exploration of the Louisiana Territory.
- Alien and Sedition Acts: Allowed the government to imprison or deport those perceived as dangerous; supported by Federalists, opposed by Republicans.
- Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions: Argued states could nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.
- Caucus: Meeting of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections.
- XYZ Affair: Diplomatic crisis with France.
- Pinckney's Treaty: Gave Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River and the right to trade in New Orleans.
- Nullification: Legally overturning a law.
- Representative government: Elected officials rule in the people's name.
- Aliens: Residents of a country who are not citizens.
- John Marshall: Chief Justice who strengthened the Supreme Court's power
- Election of 1800: The House of Representatives chose the President.
- Sedition: Incitement of resistance to lawful authority.
- Custom duties: Taxes on imported goods.
- Impressment: Forcing American crews into the British navy.
- Tariffs: Taxes on imported goods
- Marbury v. Madison: Established the principle of judicial review.
- Washington's views on political parties: Believed they would divide the nation.
- 7 Key principles of the Constitution: Popular sovereignty, individual rights, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and republic form of government.
- Principles of judicial review: The Constitution is the supreme law, other laws must be consistent, and judicial branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
- Personal attacks on candidates in 1800 election: Federalists criticized Jefferson, and Republicans warned about Federalist plans.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Topic 6 Lessons 2-4 in U.S. Government. Study important figures such as George Washington and John Adams, significant events like the Whiskey Rebellion, and foundational documents including the Bill of Rights. Test your knowledge of American history and government structure.
