Chapter 8 & 9 Flashcard

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What did George Washington want to ensure for the U.S.?

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A strong central government.

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Who is likely to say, 'The president created by the Constitution is really just a king'?

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Antifederalist.

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Which group wanted to ratify the Constitution without the Bill of Rights?

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Federalists.

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What were the two political parties that emerged during Washington’s presidency?

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Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantee individual rights.

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What is the main argument of the Federalists?

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They supported a strong central government and the ratification of the Constitution.

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What is the main argument of the Antifederalists?

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They opposed a strong central government and wanted a Bill of Rights.

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What does ratification mean?

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The official approval of the Constitution or an amendment.

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What is a political party?

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A group of people who share similar political beliefs and work together to influence government.