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What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789? A. to establish a city court system B. to establish a state court system C. to establish a federal court system D. to establish a county court system
C. to establish a federal court system
100
The First Party System refers to the period during George Washington's presidency when political parties first emerged in the United States. This resulted from disagreements over the proper role of the national government. Who were the leaders of the two sides in the disagreements? A. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin B. James Monroe and Patrick Henry C. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson D. Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
C. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
100
An 1803 land purchase from France which doubled the size of the United States- A. Northwest Ordinance B. Louisiana Purchase C. annexation D. Land Ordinance
B. Louisiana Purchase
100
hy was Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson opposed to the creation of a national bank? A. He was afraid it would lead to increased taxes for poor, working-class citizens. B. He felt that the Constitution did not authorize the government to create a bank. C. He did not feel the federal government had the necessary skills to run a bank. D. He was afraid that the creation of a national bank would lead to more debt.
B. He felt that the Constitution did not authorize the government to create a bank.
100
Following the Revolutionary War, the United States was heavily in debt. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton proposed that the federal government do which of the following? A.promote southern agriculture B.borrow money from Great Britain C.lose all state banks D.create a national bank
D.create a national bank
200
In his Farewell Address, President George Washington presented his thoughts, ideas, and principles regarding the United States. In his address, Washing advised the American people to- A. limit all trade with other countries B. Avoid permanent ties to any other country C. Create a large, powerful military D. D. assist other countries in their fight for freedom
B. Avoid permanent ties to any other country
200
While Alexander Hamilton supported merchants, Thomas Jefferson was more sympathetic toward the needs of A. shopkeepers B. Financiers C. Merchants D. Farmers
D. Farmers
200
Kidnapping of sailors to work on ships- A. Embargo Act B. Impressment C. Protective Tariffs D. Non-Intercourse Act
B. Impressment
200
Which description below closely describe a Tariff? A. interstate commerce B. tax on traded goods C. revenue from tax on banks D. business loans to manufactures
B. tax on traded goods
200
The Bill of Rights was added to the United States Constitution to (A) provide the president with the power to enforce the laws (B) protect individuals’ civil liberties (C) establish a presidential cabinet (D) guarantee voting privileges to all citizens
(B) protect individuals’ civil liberties
300
What was George Washington’s view on political parties? A. They were needed for national unity B. Political parties would split the nation C. Political parties made issues clearer for the voter D. The Federalist party was the most correct party
B. Political parties would split the nation
300
One of the major issues dividing the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties was- A how to divide up the nation’s wealth in a fair way B how many terms a president should serve C how large and powerful the federal government should be D whether or not to pay off the nation’s war debts
C how large and powerful the federal government should be
300
An act passed by Congress to stop all foreign trade with the United States A. Nullification B. Protective Tariffs C. Embargo Act D. Federal Judiciary Act
C. Embargo Act
300
How did Alexander Hamilton deal with the nation's financials problems? A. He asked the states to pay off the nation's huge war debts B. He asked Congress to put a tax on imported foreign goods C. He borrowed money from foreign countries D. He decided no to repay U.S. loans from other nations.
B. He asked Congress to put a tax on imported foreign goods .
300
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise resolved a conflict over A. presidential power B. the issue of nullification C. representation in Congress D. taxes on imports
C. representation in Congress
400
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president? A Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union. B The United States had large debts from the American Revolution. C Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States. D The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution
B The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
400
Three French agents attempted to obtain a bribe from American representatives in Paris- A. Alien and Sedition Acts B. State's Rights C. XYZ Affair D. Neutrality Proclamation
C. XYZ Affair
400
What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case that was argued before the Supreme Court in 1803? A. This was the first time that the Supreme Court had declared an act of Congress unconstitutional. B. This was the first time that the Supreme Court ruled on a case involving slavery. C. This was the first court case to be argued before the Supreme Court. D. This was the first time that the Supreme Court ruled on a case involving states' rights.
A. This was the first time that the Supreme Court had declared an act of Congress unconstitutional.
400
Why did Hamilton want to place tariffs (taxes) on foreign goods? A. to cut off trade with European Nations. B. To encourage the growth of American industry C. to raise the prices of American goods D. to lower the prices of European goods
B. To encourage the growth of American industry
400
Which of the following best defines federalism? A. All powers are held by the central government B. Power is shared between the central government and the states C. All power is held by the states D. A king governs according to a constitution
B.Power is shared between the central government and the states
500
Which crisis of Washington’s administration was a direct result of Hamilton’s financial plan? A Shay’s Rebellion B War of 1812 C Whiskey Rebellion D French Revolution
C Whiskey Rebellion
500
The acts targeted aliens-immigrants who were not yet citizens. Also prohibited saying or writing anything false or harmful about the government A. Federal Judiciary Act B. Alien and Sedition Act C. Embargo Act D. Non-Intercourse Act
B. Alien and Sedition Act
500
The power of judicial review is the Supreme Court's power A. to review election results to determine if the elections were conducted honestly B. to be the final authority on what the Constitution means. C. to remove elected officials from office if they behave unlawfully. D. to force the state courts to follow the laws passed by Congress.
B. to be the final authority on what the Constitution means.
500
Why was Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson opposed to the creation of a national bank? A. He was afraid it would lead to increased taxes for poor, working-class citizens B. He felt that the Constitution did not authorize the government to create a bank. C. He did not feel the federal government had the necessary skills to run a bank. D. He was afraid that the creation of a national bank would lead to more debt. .
B. He felt that the Constitution did not authorize the government to create a bank.
500
The constitution can be amended if the change is approved by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and A. The Supreme Court B. The majority of voters C. The president D. Three-fourths of the states
D.Three-fourths of the states