George Washington and John Adams review

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The purpose of the Sedition Act was to prevent--

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people from saying or writing anything harmful about the government

Front

Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan was designed to--

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Help build the national economy

Front

Under the Alien Enemies Act, Adams could--

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remove any suspicious people from any country

Front

The principle of government that emphasizes that people elect representatives to serve in the government is called -

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Republicanism

Front

Why did President George Washington caution Americans against forming alliances with foreign nations in his Farewell Address?

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He worried that the nation might later be dragged into a foreign war.

Front

Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?

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Front

Which statement below is a principle of the U.S. Constitution? The people are the ultimate source of government power.

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The people are the ultimate source of government power.

Front

During the presidency of John Adams, three French agents would discuss a treaty with the U.S. only in exchange for a bribe. The incident came to be known as the--

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XYZ Affair

Front

Why was the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 significant?

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It established the state and federal court system.

Front

Which action completes the diagram? Options: oversee state government agencies, regulate the creation of new businesses, establish the national bank, eliminate protective tariffs

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establish the national bank