Foundations of Government
What is the name of the document that establishes the principles of the United States government?
The Constitution
Who was George Washington's Vice President?
Which country did John Adams work to stay out of war with?
France
The creation of the national bank was suggested to George Washington by who?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson would be the first president to be inaugurated in what city?
Washington DC (Newly-created Federal District of Columbia)
What were the first two political parties?
Bonus 200: What do those two parties believe in?
Federalists & Democratic-Republicans
Federalists believe in strong federal government
Democratic-republicans believe in strong local government
Which of the following was NOT a policy implemented during George Washington's presidency?
a. Establishment of a national bank
b. Creation of the Department of War
c. Imposition of a national income tax
d. Establishment of a federal court system
C. Imposition of a national income tax
Who was John Adams main opponent in the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the capital of the United States under George Washington's presidency?
Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson served as Vice President for which president?
John Adams
How was the Vice President chosen in 1796
He was the presidential candidate who received the second most votes
What was the name of the event in which President Washington led troops to quell a rebellion in Western Pennsylvania?
Whiskey Rebellion
What was the name of the legislation passed during John Adams' presidency that made it illegal to criticize the government?
Alien & Sedition acts
What are "Implied Powers" of the constitution?"
The government can take reasonable actions as long as they are not specifically forbidden by the constitution
What was the name of the French ruler who agreed to sell the United States the Louisiana territory in 1803?
Napoleon Bonaparte
The Election of 1800 resulted in a tie between which two candidates?
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Establishing a stable governemtn
What was the XYZ affair?
French diplomats asked for $250,000 bribe to stay out of war with U.S.
Called agents XYZ to protect identity of French
Describe Washington's opinion on foreign policy
Stay neutral and our of European affairs
Who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?
200 for the names of the people (only first and last names count)
200 for what the expedition was formally called
Meriwether Lewis & William Clark
Corps of Discovery
Alexander Hamilton's vision of a strong economy favored businesspeople and manufacturers, but Thomas Jefferson's vision placed greater emphasis on?
Planters/Farmers
Name the members of Washington's cabinet and their position
John Adams -- Vice President
Thomas Jefferson -- Secretary of State
Alexander Hamilton -- Secretary of Treasury
Henry Knox -- Secretary of War
Adams' appointment of Federalist judges at the end of his term led to the which landmark Supreme Court case?
Marbury v. Madison
What was the name of the treaty signed with the goal of maintaining peace between the U.S. and Great Britain, and preserving U.S. neutrality?
Jay Treaty
Name the two major rivers Lewis & Clark used to travel west
Missouri River
Columbia River