Chapter 9 Flashcards

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State Department

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Handle relation with other nations

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Who were the first President and Vice President in American history?

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George Washington

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​Treasury Department

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Deal with financial matters

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​War Department

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Deals with nations defense

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Who makes up the cabinet of the President?

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Secretary of war, treasury,state

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Who was the first Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury?

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Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

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What job title did Alexander Hamilton hold?

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Sec of treasury

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What act established a federal court system?

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The judiciary act of 1778

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What could federal courts do to state laws if deemed necessary?

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Take care of the state debts from the war.

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Who was John Jay?

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1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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What is a national debt?

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The amount the govt owed

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What did Alexander Hamilton want to do with state debts after the war?

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Take care wolf the states debts from the war.

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What area in America was against his plan and why did they feel this way?

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The southern states because they owed less than the northern states and would have to pay more than their fair share to compensate.

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Why did the South agree to accept Hamilton’s plan to lessen the national debt?

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For the us capital being moved to the south,Washington, D.C.

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Why did Hamilton feel that it was ok for him to create a national bank?

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He said national banks fall within the intent of the constitution.

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What is a tariff?

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Instituted to encourage people to buy American goods

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What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

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A civil uprising against the taxing power of the federal govt.

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Why did Washington not want to run for a third term to the Presidency?

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He proved that if citizens want peacefully through constitutional means.

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What limits the power of the gov’t and protects the rights of the individual?

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What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

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The 9th amendment

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What five civil liberties does the 1st Amendment protect?

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Freedom of speach,religion,assembly press and petition the govt.

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What does the 2nd Amendment give you the right to own?

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What does the 4th Amendment protect you from? (Placed as a result of the Sugar Act)

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Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures without probable cause

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What Amendment is important for people accused of committing crimes?

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5th amendment

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According to the 5th Amendment, natural rights cannot be taken away without what?
Due process of law
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What amendment gives you the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury?
6th amendment
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What does the 9th Amendment keep the government from doing?
From claiming the bill of right that is the only right Americans have
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What was given power in the 10th Amendment for protection?
States
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What are 3 aspects of the Federalist Party?
Favored a string federal govt,rule by wealthy,loose interpretation of the constitution.
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What are 4 aspects of the Democratic-Republican Party?
State banks,state govt,rule by the people,strict interpretation of the constitution
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How did Washington feel about political parties?
He thought it would be a downfall for our country
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Before the Election of 1796, what was held for the first time to determine Presidential candidates?
Caucuses were meetings held by both parties to choose their candidate
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What was the crisis with France involving three agents that tried to get money from America?
France seized 3 ships that carried cargo to gb
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Why were three acts created after the XYZ Affair?
Protect the security of the nation and slow immigration
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What was the Naturalization Act?
Required aliens to live in the us for 14 years before being able to apply for citizenship
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What were the Alien Acts?
Allowed president to deport Aliens.
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What was the Sedition Act?
A crime to speak or write false criticism to try and weaken the govt
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What Amendment did the Sedition Act contradict?
1st amendment
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What was affirmed by the KY and VA resolutions?
States rights
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What is favoring one side in a political decision?
Bill of rights