Chapter 9: The Federalist Era

Question 1

electoral college

Answer 1

• group of electors that represent the people’s vote in choosing a president

Question 2

popular vote

Answer 2

• the votes by all qualified voters in an election

Question 3

How do you win a presidential election

Answer 3

Must receive over 50% of the total electoral votes (today that means at least 270)

Question 4

precedent

Answer 4

-action or decision that serves as a later example

Question 5

Loose construction

Answer 5

Federal government can do anything not forbidden by the Constitution

Question 6

Strict construction

Answer 6

Federal government can only do what the Constitution says

Question 7

Whiskey Rebellion

Answer 7

Hamilton taxes whiskey, PA farmers in U.S. mad already, were using to sell/trade

Question 8

Treaty of Greenville (1795)

Answer 8

peace treaty, U.S. gets NW lands for $20,000 of goods

Question 9

French Revolution

Answer 9

a rebellion by French people against their king

Question 10

Neutrality Proclamation

Answer 10

statement from U.S. that it will not take sides in European Wars

Question 11

political parties

Answer 11

groups that help elect candidates and shape policies

Question 12

Sedition Act

Answer 12

forbid people from speaking or writing criticisms of federal govt.