1. Changes after the Revolution
A New Nation
Changes after the Revolution

2. Federal government (national, central)
Makes laws for the entire country; collects taxes to provide services for the whole country; in Washington D.C.; gives some powers to the states

3. State government
Makes laws concerning only that state; may or may not collect a state tax; controls education and marriage laws

4. amend
To make a change
(an amendment is a change/addition to anything but we will be specifically discussing amendments to the Constitution)

5. constitution
A document that details the way a government will work for a particular state or country

6. Judicial review
The power the judicial branch has over the legislative branch; the Supreme Court can determine if a law is unconstitutional.

7. Political party
a group of people with similar opinions about economic, political, and social issues.

8. unconstitutional
Conflicting (going against) someone’s inalienable rights as stated in the Constitution

9. A loose alliance between states
confederation
A loose alliance between states

10. veto
The executive branch’s power over the legislative branch; the president’s ability to reject a law

11. To cancel or refuse to follow
nullify
To cancel or refuse to follow

12. An official order or decree
ordinance
An official order or decree

13. America’s first leaders
Congress and the first five presidents made decisions establishing a strong government that helped the nation grow in size and power.
All of the first five presidents were Virginians except John Adams.

14. George Washington Federal court system was established.
Political parties grew out of the disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson over the proper role of the national government.
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution of the United States of America.
Plans were initiated for development of the national capital in Washington, D.C. Benjamin Banneker, an African American astronomer and surveyor, helped complete the design for the city.

15. John Adams
A two-party system emerged during his administration.

16. Thomas Jefferson He bought Louisiana from France (Louisiana Purchase).
Lewis and Clark explored this new land west of the Mississippi River.

17. James Madison
The War of l812 caused European nations to gain respect for the United States.

18. James Monroe
He introduced the Monroe Doctrine warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.

19. Essential Questions
What were the basic weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What were the basic principles of governments stated in the Constitution of the United States of America and Bill of Rights?
What were the major differences between Hamilton and Jefferson?
What were the major national issues and events faced by the first five presidents?