Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

The Separation of Powers

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2
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What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

A

The first 10 Constitutional amendments

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3
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What is the difference between a law and an amendment?

A

A law is a passed bill and an amendment is a change to a law

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4
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How does an amendment get proposed?

A

If 2/3 of Congress vote for a change

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5
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How does an amendment then get ratified?

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3/4 of state legislature must agree

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6
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What five civil liberties does the 1st Amendment protect?

A

Freedom of Speech,Press,Religion, and Assembly

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7
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What does the 2nd Amendment give you the right to own? (Somebody needs to ask Hillary this question)

A

Guns

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8
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What does the 4th Amendment protect you from? (Placed as a result of the Sugar Act)

A

Unreasonable searches and seizes

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9
Q

What Amendment is important for people accused of committing crimes?

A

You don’t have to give self evidence

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10
Q

According to the 5th Amendment, natural rights cannot be taken away without what?

A

The Process of Laws

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11
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What amendment gives you the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury?

A

6th Amendment

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12
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What does the 9th Amendment keep the government from doing?

A

Claiming the BOR are he only rights citizens have

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13
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What was given power in the 10th Amendment for protection?

A

States can be used as protection

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14
Q

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

A

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

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15
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Who makes up the cabinet of the President?

A

State, War, and Treasury departments

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16
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Who was the first Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury?

A

Alex Hamilton

17
Q

What job title did Alexander Hamilton hold?

A

Secretary of Treasury and President

18
Q

What act established a federal court system?

A

The Judiciary Act of 1789

19
Q

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

A

Change them

20
Q

What is a national debt?

A

How much a gov’t owes

21
Q

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

A

Have the government pay the debt

22
Q

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

A

The South, because they owed less

23
Q

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

A

If the US Capitol was moved to the South

24
Q

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

A

It was within the intent of the Constitution

25
Q

What is a tariff?

A

Tax on imported goods

26
Q

What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

A

A civil uprising against taxing powers

27
Q

What are 3 aspects of the Federalist Party?

A

Strong federal system,rule by the wealthy, and loose Constitution interpretation

28
Q

What are 4 aspects of the Democratic-Republican Party?

A

State Banks, Government, Rule By the People, and Strict Constitution interpretation

29
Q

How did Washington feel about political parties?

A

He thought they would separate the gov’t

30
Q

What is favoring one side in a political decision?

A

Partisan

31
Q

Before the Election of 1796, what was held for the first time to determine Presidential candidates?

A

Caucuses

32
Q

What was the crisis with France involving three agents that tried to get money from America?

A

The XYZ Affair

33
Q

Why were three acts created after the XYZ Affair?

A

To secure the nation and slow immigration

34
Q

What Amendment did the Sedition Act contradict?

A

The first amendment