Unit 4, Adams Presidency

The states were more powerful than the national government

9 of the 13 states had to approve any amendments

There was no executive branch to enforce the laws

The judicial branch met three times a year to hear cases

The government had no power to pass taxes

prevent the federal government from declaring war with the consent of every state

abolish a need for political parties

keep the government from taking away the basic freedoms of the people

enable each state to pass its own laws without the oversight of the federal government

a need to allow people to assemble peacefully to demonstrate their political views

French officials requiring America to allow freedom of religion

the need for colonists to have guns to protect themselves from the British during the American Revolution

the colonists hating that they had to house British soldiers in their homes

Negotiate a boundary with Spain over the disputed southwestern territory of the U.S.

Return the British Redcoats who were taken prisoner of war

Settle the matter on the legality of slavery

Create an economic system that would allow America to pay off its war debt

Used the army to put down a rebellion

Encouraged the U.S. to remain neutral in world issues

Set a 4 term presidential limit

Created an executive branch

 A ban on the publication of classified information by government employees

A requirement that church employees pay income tax

A requirement that churches get a permit before building a new chapel

A prohibition on electing religious leaders to government office

People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.

Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.

Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.

A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.

Created a general council to manage the colonies

Experienced strict control by Parliament

Established their own representative institutions

Appointed governors who reported to the king