Chapter 9 Flashcards
(28 cards)
What limits the power of the gov’t and protects the rights of the individual?
Bill of rights
What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
1-10
What is the difference between a law and an amendment?
Law is a right and amendment is a change to constitution
How does an amendment get proposed?
2/3 of congress have to agree
How does an amendment then get ratified?
3/4 of state legislative has to agree
What five civil liberties does the 1st Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition of government
What does the 2nd Amendment give you the right to own?
Rights to bear arms
What does the 4th Amendment protect you from? (Placed as a result of the Sugar Act)
Prevents unreasonable searches without cause
What Amendment is important for people accused of committing crimes?
Fifth amendment
According to the 5th Amendment, natural rights cannot be taken away without what?
Due process of law
What amendment gives you the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury?
6th
What does the 9th Amendment keep the government from doing?
Claiming bill of rights
What was given power in the 10th Amendment for protection?
States
Who were the first President and Vice President in American history?
George Washington and John Adams
What did each department of the Executive Branch deal with?
State Department
Treasury Department
War Department
State-handles relation with other nations
Treasury-financial problems
War-defense
Who makes up the cabinet of the President?
Secretaries of the departments
Who was the first Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
What job title did Alexander Hamilton hold?
Secretary of treasury
What act established a federal court system?
Judicial act of 1789
What could federal courts do to state laws if deemed necessary?
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Who was John Jay?
1st Chief Justice of Supreme Court
What is a national debt?
The amount the government owes
What did Alexander Hamilton want to do with state debts after the war?
Made each state pay an equal amount towards the debt
What area in America was against his plan and why did they feel this way?
South because they had to pay more than they owe
