7th Grade Ch.2 New Nation & First-Party System

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the impact of the First-Party System on early American politics?

• It led to the creation of a strong central government without opposition.

• It encouraged political debate and the formation of opposing viewpoints.

• It prevented the rise of any political factions.

• It resulted in the immediate collapse of the new government.

Multiple Choice

Which two political parties were formed as a result of disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson in Washington's Cabinet?

• Democratic-Republican Party and Federalist Party

• Whig Party and Democratic Party

• Republican Party and Libertarian Party

• Federalist Party and Green Party

Multiple Select

Which of the following were beliefs or characteristics of the Federalist Party?

• Emphasized the need for a strong federal government

• Supported the French Revolution as a fight for democracy

• Loose interpretation of the Constitution

• Great Britain is a more reliable and stable trade partner

Multiple Choice

Who became Vice President after the election of 1796?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of political cartoons?

• To provide political commentary about an event

• To accurately report historical facts

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To advertise political parties

Multiple Choice

Who became the 2nd president of the U.S.?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

Who was John Adam's Vice President?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason the French were unhappy with the United States, leading to the XYZ Affair?

• The US ignored a treaty signed during the American Revolution

• The US refused to trade with France

• The US supported Britain in a war against France

• The US invaded French territory

Multiple Select

Who was sent to France to represent the US in negotiations

• Charles Pickney

• John Marshall

• Elbridge Gerry

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Multiple Choice

Based on current laws and what we learned last chapter, how many years must someone live in the United States before they can become a citizen

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 2 years

• 14 years

Multiple Choice

The Sedition Act violates which amendment right?

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acts increased the number of years an immigrant had to live in the US before becoming a citizen and being able to vote?

• Naturalization Act

• Alien Friends Act

• Alien Enemies Act

• Sedition Act

Multiple Choice

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions showed that _________.

• Kentucky and Virginia had the best state governments

• the federal government was too powerful and could not be stopped

• states had the power to stand up against the federal government

• the Alien and Sedition Acts were good for our country

Multiple Choice

Why did the Democratic-Republicans oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Because they believed it strengthened the federal government and violated people's rights

• Because it reduced the power of the states

• Because it increased taxes

• Because it supported foreign alliances

Multiple Choice

According to the rules of the Constitution, how was the tie broken?

• By a re-vote

• By the Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court chooses

Multiple Choice

John Adams belongs to which political party?

• Republican

• Democratic

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

Multiple Choice

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson belong to?

• Federalist Party
• Whig Party
• Libertarian Party
• Democratic-Republican Party

Multiple Select

Who all was running for president during the Election of 1800?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Aaron Burr

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Multiple Choice

Whos influence would shape the results of the election?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

Multiple Choice

Who won the election of 1800?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

Dropdown

Passed by Congress on December 9, 1803, and ratified June 15, 1804, the ​

Select answer

Amendment provided for separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President, correcting weaknesses in the earlier electoral system which were responsible for the controversial Presidential Election of 1800.

Multiple Choice

Which Supreme Court case gave judges the power described above?

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Gibbons v. Ogden

Multiple Choice

7.Which Supreme Court case gave judges the power described above?

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Gibbons v. Ogden

Multiple Choice

Marbury v. Madison stated that the Supreme Court can 

• veto a bill from Congress
• impeach the president of the United States
• count slaves for the purpose of representation
• declare a federal law unconstitutional 

Multiple Choice

Which branch may declare actions of the other two branches as unconstitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Multiple Choice

Did William Marbury get his job?

• Yes the Supreme Court gave it to him

• No he was not allowed to have it
• Yes but the Supreme Court did not have the power to give it to him

• No he decided he did not want it anymore