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What is an "anti-federalist"?
Someone who believes in more power for local and state governments.
What is a "federalist"?
Someone who believed in more centralized government, more power in the federal government.
How long is a U.S. Representative's term of office?
Two years
How long is a U.S. Senator's term of office?
Six years
What are taxes on goods produced and consumed at home?
Excise taxes
What are taxes on foreign good called?
Tarriffs
What branch has the commander in chief?
Executive Branch
What is a loose constructionist? What founding father was one?
Someone who believes in a loose interpretation of the Constitution. Hamilton.
What is a strict constructionist? Which founding father was one?
Someone who believes in strictly interpreting the Constitution. Jefferson.
Jefferson and Hamilton -- who was in favor of a national bank and who was opposed to it?
Hamilton was in favor of the national bank. Jefferson was opposed.
What did anti-federalists demand be added to the Constitution?
Bill of RIghts
What was ratification of the Constitution?
Representatives from each state had to go back to the states to hear from the people and decide if they approved of the Constitution as it was.
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death!"?
Patrik Henry
How much of a person was a slave counted as for purposes of representation? What was this agreement called?
Three- Fifths. It was called the "Three-Fifths Compromise".
What system was put in place to make sure no branch of the government had too much power?
Checks and Balances
People who ran the government departments for Pres. Washington were part of his?
Cabinet
What assumes the presidency if he leaves office? Who is next after that?
Vice president and then Speaker of the House
Where are the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
The first ten amendments.
What are the three main parts of the Constitution?
The Preamble, The Articles and The Amendments (which include the Bill of Rights)
What is collusion?
Secretive deal making
What is liberty?
freedom
What is "domestic tranquility"?
Peace and safety at home
What is "posterity"?
future generations
What is the role of the Judicial Branch with laws?
Interpret laws based on constitutionality.
What is the role of the Legislative Branch with laws?
Make and pass laws
What are the three branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison