SOAR 1 - Problems 1-25

Front

This amendment changed the rules of how we elect a President. This amendment makes a Presidential Candidate choose a vice president as a running mate.

Back

12th

Front

This is the year of the Louisiana Purchase, or the purchase of the Louisiana Territory by President Thomas Jefferson.

Back

1803

Front

This is how the US gets Florida as well as defining some of the boundaries of Texas during the James Monroe Presidency. SONG: It's the ______ _______, A good Treaty, We get all the rights to Florida, 5 million Spain we sure do owe you.

Back

Adams-Onis

Front

Who is the founder of the Federalist Party and ENEMY of Thomas Jefferson?

Back

Alexander Hamilton

Front

During the Presidency of John Adams, this act made it easier to deport immigrants from other countries AS WELL AS changing the 5 year citizenship wait time to 14 years.

Back

Alien Act

Front

This is what Hamilton wanted to create to control the economy, control loans, and easily pay debts of the national government.

Back

Bank of the United States

Front

This battle during the War of 1812 actually happened after the war was over. This battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero and would help him become the 7th President of the US.

Back

Battle of New Orleans

Front

This document is the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution and has freedoms such as freedom of speech and no double jeopardy.

Back

US Bill of Rights

Front

A group of expert advisers that assist the President. The very first of these has four members - such as Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.

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Cabinet

Front

When one branch of government can STOP or influence another branch. A classic example is when the legislative branch (Congress) passes a law, but the executive branch (President) vetoes it.

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Checks and Balances