Chapter 8 A New Nation Section 1 7th History

Multiple Choice

Who became the first vice president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a precedent set by George Washington that helped shape the future of the US presidency?

• Having the people address him as 'Mr. President'

• Serving more than two terms

• Declaring war without Congress

• Refusing to form a cabinet

Multiple Choice

Which departments were established by Congress in the executive branch during the summer of 1789?

• State, Treasury, War

• State, Defense, Education

• Treasury, Agriculture, War

• Justice, State, Treasury

Fill in the Blanks

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established a federal court system with

district courts and three circuit courts.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution in 1791?

• To guarantee personal liberties

• To increase federal power

• To establish the Supreme Court

• To create new states

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason for opposition to Hamilton’s plan to pay off war bonds at their original value?

• Southern states had accumulated more debt than northern states

• Speculators would profit from buying bonds at a low price

• The government refused to pay any debt

• Bond holders were all satisfied with the plan

Multiple Select

Which of the following were arguments made by Madison and Jefferson against the creation of a national bank?

• It would benefit the wealthy

• It was unconstitutional

• It would help farmers

• It would weaken the government

Fill in the Blanks

By the 1790s, tariffs provided

percent of the government’s income.