Test Number 2

Question 1

Define strict construction and who supported it

Answer 1

Following the constitution exactly and it was supported by Thomas Jefferson

Question 2

In order to get support from the south where did the nations capital half to move to

Answer 2

Washington DC

Question 3

What were the three steps of Hamilton’s plan

Answer 3

Issue bonds
Fed gov assumed state debt
National bank

Question 4

What is a loan

Answer 4

Extra Monday that borrowers pay creditors in return for a loan

Question 5

What 2 ways did the government try to raise money to pay the debt

Answer 5

Tariff tax and the whisky tax

Question 6

What position did Alexander Hamilton have in the new government

Answer 6

Secretary of the treasury

Question 7

Was slavery allowed in the new states

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Explain the three stages the territories had to go through in order to become states

Answer 8

Congress elects leaders once 500 free men settle
Resident elect legislature
Actual statehood

Question 9

Explain the great compromise of 1787

Answer 9

Legislative branch made up of the senate and congress shared powers

Question 10

What was the 3/5 compromise

Answer 10

Slave count is 3/5 of a person for population

Question 11

What is the federal system of government

Answer 11

A government in which the national government has the most power

Question 12

What areas made up the northwest territory

Answer 12

Ohio Michigan Indian Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota

Question 13

What amendments are the bill of rights

Answer 13

The first 10 amendments

Question 14

What stance did the anti-federalists take towards the constitution

Answer 14

They wanted strong government/ article of confederation

Question 15

What did the federalists favor

Answer 15

A strong national government/ constitution

Question 16

How many of the 13 states half to ratify the constitution for it to take affect

Answer 16

9

Question 17

What was established by the 12th amendment

Answer 17

It established the process the process for electing the president and Vice President

Question 18

What is the role of the electoral college? How are electors for each state determined?

Answer 18

To elect the president. Electors depend on how many people you have in congress

Question 19

Explain the breakdown of the representation in the senate

Answer 19

Originally elected by the legislative branch. It is always 2 senators for every state

Question 20

Explain the breakdown of representation in the House of Representatives

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What are checks and balances

Answer 21

It is the abilities that the 3 branches have to check the two other

Question 22

What are the three branches of government

Answer 22

Legislative executive judicial

Question 23

What are current powers

Answer 23

Powers of both

Question 24

What are delegate powers

Answer 24

Powers of nation

Question 25

What are reserved powers

Answer 25

Powers of state

Question 26

Define loose construction and who supported it

Answer 26

Following the constitution loosely and Alexander Hamilton supported it