Foundations of American Government Flashcard

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What was the document that created the first government after the colonies declared independence?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What was the first thing Alexander Hamilton did to show he was a Patriot?

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He joined the Continental Army

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What does the federal government have the power to do?

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Declare war

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How did James Madison support ratification of the Constitution?

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By writing the Federalist Papers

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What happened in the presidential election of 1800?

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Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied

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What is the Constitution?

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The supreme law of the land that outlines the framework of the government.

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What are the Bill of Rights?

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

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Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

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James Madison

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What is federalism?

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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

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What is the purpose of checks and balances?

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To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.