Federal Government Flashcards

1
Q

A member of a party opposed to the federalist

A

Anti-Federalist

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2
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A government run by the people who are under it

A

Democracy

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3
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The act or ceremony of installing a president into office

A

Inauguration

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4
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A group of advisors chosen by the head of a nation to help in government

A

Cabinet

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5
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To confirm; approve

A

Ratify

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6
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A list of duties or taxes that a government charges on imports or exports

A

Tariff

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7
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The attitude or policy of a nation that does not take part directly or indirectly.

A

Neutrality

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8
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Washington ‘s main objective as president of the United States was to.

A

Establish respect for the office of the presidency

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9
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Hamilton proposed paying the entire national debt at its face value in order to?

A

Restore the nations economic credit so that the government could raise money in the future

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10
Q

The executive departments established where?

A

The State department
the treasury department
the war department
and the attorney generals office

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11
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True or false the constitution made no mention of a presidential cabinet.

A

True

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12
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What president established the custom of using the heads of various departments for his personal advisers?

A

Washington

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13
Q

The Judiciary act of 1789:

A. did not provide a way to finance the courts.

B. provided for a chief justice and five associate justices .

C. kept the court from touching any matter that involve the constitution.

A

B. Provided for a chief justice and five associate justices.

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14
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Hamilton justified the establishment of national bank by:

A

Having it hold funds,
lending money,
developing currency.

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