Study guide – Constitution
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ESSENTIAL TERMS
Each of the terms below contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the events
leading up the passage of the Constitution and the consequences of its passage.
Demonstrate how each person, event, or concept is important.
Alexander Hamilton
Alien and Sedition Acts
Antifederalists
Bill of Rights
Checks and balances
Citizen Genet affair
Federalists
Federal structure
Great Compromise
James Madison
John Adams
New Jersey Plan
Quasi war
Republicans
Revolution of 1800
Separation of powers
Sovereignty
The Federalist Papers
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Virginia Plan
Whiskey Rebellion
XYZ Affair
Study guide – Constitution
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1. Why did the framers of the Constitution feel the need to develop a federal
government?
2. When did it become obvious that the Articles of Confederation had to be
replaced rather than revised?
3. Upon what issues did the framers of the Constitution have to compromise?
Why?
4. During the ratification process, to whom did the Bill of Rights become an
important issue? What was their concern?
5. Describe the evolution of the presidency during the Federalist regime.
6. What precedents did George Washington establish while president?
Essay
Comparative Essay on the following question:
Compare and contrast the Federalists and Antifederalists overall vision for the United
States. (5 Paragraph essay) (Rubric is on the website)