Soc Chp 7-8 Flashcards
How George Washington managed to get a unanimous vote from the Electoral College in the election of 1788
No one ran against him
Does the First Amendment protect people from ALL government interference with their religion? Explain
No, because it can interfere with religious practices if that religious practice includes breaking a law.
What kind of “assembly” is not protected by the First Amendment
An assembly that is violent and/or disrupts public order is not protected by the First Amendment.
“Double Jeopardy”
Double Jeopardy is when a person is tried multiple times for the same offense and when a person receives multiple punishments for the same offense.
The Warrant Clause of the 4th Amendment
Says that if a warrant for a search, seizure, or an arrest is issued it must meet certain requirements. These requirements are that before the government or police receive a warrant they must show that they have reasonable grounds to suspect that a law has been violated- this is what is meant by “Probable Clause” in the Amendment.
“Due Process”
Partially it refers to legal procedures that we use to determine whether a person has violated the law, and if he has what punishment he should receive for doing so. It also refers to when a legal process can determine guilt or innocence without violating a person’s fundamental rights.
“Self Incrimination”
When an accused person is forced to give evidence against himself when he is being tried for a crime. The Self Incrimination Clause protects people from Self Incrimination.
“Grand Jury” and its purpose
The Grand Jury is a gathering of citizens, their purpose is to decide whether there is enough evidence against an accused person to justify a court trial.
What George Washington warned against in his farewell address
George Washington warned against separate political factions in his farewell address.
Washington’s advisor that went as far as to propose the abolition of the states to strengthen the national government
Alexander Hamilton
Differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton was a broad constitutionalist, he favors the rich man, he also favors the national government and wishes to give it more power. Thomas Jefferson was a strict constitutionalist, he favors the common man, he also favors the state government and wishes to give it more power.
The problems that the controversial acts John Adams signed into law posed…
It gave republicans a great reason to oppose him, this caused opposition in all directions from parties of that sort.
The importance behind Marbury vs. Madison
It said no one could force the president to recognize anyone’s commissions. It also said that the Supreme Court has the final say over what the Constitution says and means. This means that the Supreme Court could say things to favor their beliefs and empower things like for example the federal government.
The task Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were given
They were instructed to investigate the opportunities for commerce in the new lands, but also gather information on the flora and fauna.
Why the “War Hawks” wanted to go back to war with Great Britain, the name of the war that eventually came, and the outcome of this war
The War Hawks wanted to go back to war with Great Britain because Great Britain continued to assault and impress American sailors and ships. The war that eventually came was called the War of 1812. The War of 1812 ended with victory for the Americans and the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. The War of 1812 led to better relations between the United States and Great Britain. It also led to a new spirit of national unity and nationalism in the United States.
