8th Grade Social Studies Review

How did the founding fathers ensure no had all the power?

• creating the three branches of government

• guaranteeing right sof someone accused of a crime

• creating a civilian-led army

Describe the Jackson presidency.

• Justice for Indian groups

• political machines control the elections

• greater democracy for the common man

What did Thomas Jefferson support

• more states rights

• national government pay states debts

• each state form an army

What principle is the preamble to the constitution an example of?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• limited government

What is the definition of the 3/5th compromise?

• manner in which bills become laws

• counting enslaved people as 3/5 population for representation

• federal reserves set for small and large states

Which freedom does the 4th amendment protect?

• unreasonable searches

• cant testify against yourself in court

• housing and feeding the troops in your home

Who's rights does the 5th amendment protect?

• elected officials

• small business owners

• people accused of crimes

Why did the anti-federalists argue against the ratification of the constitution?

• disagreed with the Great Compromise

• wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation

• felt the states rights were not protected

What was the XYZ Affair trying to avoid?

• war with France

• negotiate boundaries with France

• exile French leaders from the US

What principle is the basis for the 10th amendment?

• popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Republicanism