Constitution Study Guide

Here is a sampling of some of the type of questions that MAY appear on your test. Remember you are allowed 1 page side of notes for the test

What is an amendment?
Name an amendment from the Bill of Rights?
Who started the Federalists? Democratic-Republicans?
What are at least three differences between the first two political parties?
Who won the election of 1800?
On April 22, 1793 what was issued by George Washington?
Who were the members of George Washington’s cabinet?
Name the amendment that allows freedom of speech
Compare and contrast Hamilton and Jefferson…..(Double Bubble…hint hint)
Why did Thomas Jefferson as President use some of Alexander Hamilton’s ideas?
How did each political party feel about the French Revolution?
What is the Whiskey Rebellion and why is it important?
What three cabinet departments were created by the first Congress? Who were the people that were first appointed to the head of each department?
Why did some Americans fear a strong central government?
What was the main reason for the formation of political parties?
Summarize how the system of checks and balances works in law making?
What are the three branches of government? Their duties and responsibilities? How they relate to one another?
Why is it important for a nation to have a constitution?
Identify some of the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution?
Why is the Constitution considered to be the supreme law of the land?