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28 Cards in this Set
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Who was the first president, serve for eight years, and had the respect of the people? |
George Washington |
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Who was the head of treasury and started the bank of New York? |
Alexander Hamilton |
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Who failed to be voted in as the second president, but became the third president of the United States? He was also head of the state department. |
Thomas Jefferson |
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Who was elected the second president in 1796? This man also belong to the Federalist Party. |
John Adams |
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Where was the first federal capital? |
New York City |
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What starts the constitution and states the governments source of power and six purposes of government? It starts with "we the people". |
The preamble |
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What starts the constitution and states the governments source of power and six purposes of government? It starts with "we the people". |
The preamble |
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What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called? |
The bill of rights |
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Which amendment grants five freedoms: the freedom of religion, freedom of speech and of the press, the right to peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for redress? |
The first amendment |
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Which amendment was added in 1865 and abolished slavery? |
The 13th amendment |
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Which 1919 amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of liquor, but was repealed in 1933? |
The 18th amendment |
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Which 1919 amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of liquor, but was repealed in 1933? |
The 18th amendment |
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The US adopted what kind of system where the new government had two legislative houses? |
Bicameral system |
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Which house of Congress is called the lower house and population determines representation? |
House of representatives |
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Which house of Congress, also called the upper house, is composed of two senators from each state? |
The Senate |
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Which house of Congress, also called the upper house, is composed of two senators from each state? |
The Senate |
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How does the government determine the population, or count the population? This also determines how many representatives each state has in the House of Representatives. |
Census |
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What is a formal charge of wrongdoing against a government official? This can also lead to the government official being taken out of office. |
Impeachment |
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What system was established by the constitution to elect the president and consists of elect oral votes? |
Electoral college |
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What is a constitutional right to reject a certain law? This can be done by the president, or other governing bodies. |
Veto |
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Which clause grants Congress the power to make laws that are proper for the governing of the country? |
The elastic clause |
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Which clause grants Congress the power to make laws that are proper for the governing of the country? |
The elastic clause |
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Amendment 25 discusses what happens if the president or vice president dies. This is also called ________ succession. |
Presidential succession |
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Amendment 19 gave women the right to vote. This right is also called __________. |
Suffrage |
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Which article of the Constitution sets election day? |
Article 2 |
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Which article of the Constitution sets election day? |
Article 2 |
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What is a governmental cabinet? |
A group of advisers |
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What was the first American political party? Alexander Hamilton was a member of this party. |
The Federalist party |
