Test Number 2 Flashcards
Define strict construction and who supported it
Following the constitution exactly and it was supported by Thomas Jefferson
In order to get support from the south where did the nations capital half to move to
Washington DC
What were the three steps of Hamilton’s plan
Issue bonds
Fed gov assumed state debt
National bank
What is a loan
Extra Monday that borrowers pay creditors in return for a loan
What 2 ways did the government try to raise money to pay the debt
Tariff tax and the whisky tax
What position did Alexander Hamilton have in the new government
Secretary of the treasury
Was slavery allowed in the new states
No
Explain the three stages the territories had to go through in order to become states
Congress elects leaders once 500 free men settle
Resident elect legislature
Actual statehood
Explain the great compromise of 1787
Legislative branch made up of the senate and congress shared powers
What was the 3/5 compromise
Slave count is 3/5 of a person for population
What is the federal system of government
A government in which the national government has the most power
What areas made up the northwest territory
Ohio Michigan Indian Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota
What amendments are the bill of rights
The first 10 amendments
What stance did the anti-federalists take towards the constitution
They wanted strong government/ article of confederation
What did the federalists favor
A strong national government/ constitution
How many of the 13 states half to ratify the constitution for it to take affect
9
What was established by the 12th amendment
It established the process the process for electing the president and Vice President
What is the role of the electoral college? How are electors for each state determined?
To elect the president. Electors depend on how many people you have in congress
Explain the breakdown of the representation in the senate
Originally elected by the legislative branch. It is always 2 senators for every state
Explain the breakdown of representation in the House of Representatives
It is decided on state population however many people they have decides how many representatives they have. 2 year terms and can be reelection as many times as they want
What are checks and balances
It is the abilities that the 3 branches have to check the two other
What are the three branches of government
Legislative executive judicial
What are current powers
Powers of both
What are delegate powers
Powers of nation
What are reserved powers
Powers of state
Define loose construction and who supported it
Following the constitution loosely and Alexander Hamilton supported it
