Who would have stated this phrase: “The Constitution proposed to your acceptance is designed, not for yourselves alone, but for generations yet unborn. The principles, therefore, upon which the social compact is founded, ought to have been clearly and precisely stated, and the most express and full declaration of rights to have been made. But on this subject there is almost an entire silence.”

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

Which of the following was NOT a weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

What was the outcome of the Constitution Convention?

Which of the following was a limitation for amending the Articles of Confederation?

How did Shay's Rebellion lead to the Constitutional Convention?

What was the Virginia Plan?

What was the New Jersey Plan?

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the US Constitution?

The Preamble starts with the words "We the…"

What purpose do Articles 1,2, and 3 of the US Constitution serve?

True or False: Federalists did not feel that the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights.

What did the 3/5 Compromise refer to during the Constitutional Convention?

Who was the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court during the Marbury vs. Madison case?

What important principle was established by the Marbury vs. Madison case?

Who has the authority to review laws or actions to determine if they are constitutional through judicial review?

Why is judicial review important in a democratic system of government?

Judicial review allows the judicial branch to:

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

What title was given to George Washington to show respect, which later became the standard title for the President of the United States?

What term describes the definition: "to admt (someone) formally to public office"

Which was NOT a precedent set by George Washington?

What was the biggest problem facing Washington when he became president?

Why did Alexander Hamilton propose that the federal gov't assume state debt?

Which was NOT included as a part of the National Bank proposed by Hamilton's Plan?

What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Why was the Bank Bill significant?

How did the Compromise of 1790 impact the location of the U.S. capital?

Who started the Democratic-Republican party?

Which country demanded a bribe during the X,Y,Z Affair?

Which American president was in office during the XYZ Affair?

What was the Alien Act?

What was the primary reason for passing the Alien Act?

What did the Sedition Act of 1798 aim to prevent?

Which president passed the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Which territory did the United States purchase from France during Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

Which best describes Thomas Jefferson's view on government power and individual rights?

What Native American woman played a significant role as an interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the United States in acquiring the Louisiana Territory?

What was the outcome of the Barbary Wars for the United States?

Who signed the Embargo Act of 1807 into law?

Which group was negatively affected by the Embargo Act of 1807?

Who did President Thomas Jefferson send to explore the newly acquired territory after the Louisiana Purchase?