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What group opposed the ratification of the Constitution?
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In what city was the constitutional Convention held?
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Which political leader wanted the Federal Government to pay for the State debt?
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What case stated the Supreme Court had the right of judicial review?
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What political party in early U.S. history favored a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution?
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What plan said that Congress would consist of 2 Houses?
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This agreement signed by the Pilgrims was a major step to forming the U.S. government.
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Concerning a national bank, Jefferson felt what?
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| that there should be no bank |
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How much did a state's total slave population count at census?
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| 3/5 of total slave population |
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When were the first political parties formed?
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| formed after George Washington's 2nd term |
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What did New Jersey propose about representation in Congress?
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| Each state have equal representation in Congress |
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Concerning the National Debt, Hamilton proposed what?
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| Pay off the war debt in full |
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This President wanted the U.S. to stay away from political parties.
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Name the philosopher who said that a social contract should exist between the people and the government that explains each other's rights.
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This state suggested representation should be based on population.
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What was the first constitution of the U.S. Alliance between 13 states?
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| Articles of Confederation |
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This philosopher said government should consist of 3 equal branches.
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Who was the individual that led the Federalists (the first political party)?
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This was the original purpose behind the Constitutional Convention.
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| Congress needed the Articles of Confederation revised. |
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A series of influential newspaper articles written to persuade the people of New York State to support the Constitution.
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The philosopher who stated that the government's power is derived from the people.
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This religious revival gave America a sense of nationality.
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This government document stated that the King's power was not absolute.
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| What is the belief that government power should be divided amoung groups and obey laws in a constitution? II-1 |
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What type of taxes on trade is prohibited by the Constitution?
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It takes this kind of majority vote to approve a treaty.
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How many years did Congress agree not to interfere with slave trade?
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Thomas Jefferson headed this first political party.
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This group supported the ratification of the constitution
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Which document written in 1215 protected the rights of English nobles and set the precedent that a king's power is not absolute?
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This philosopher published "The Spirit of the Laws" in 1748 which expressed that government should possess legislative, executive, & judicial authority.
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What intercolonial movement contributed to a sense of American nationality before the Revolution?
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What was the first colonial assembly that was critical in developing state & national governments in the US?
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