Chapter 9 Test Review

In 1789 Congress set up the State Department, the Treasury Department, and the War Department to help President Washington run the government.

• True
• False

With which of the following did Congress establish a federal court system?

• Bill of Rights
• Hamilton's Plan
• Judiciary Act of 1789
• Report on the Public Credit

The federal court system, established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, allowed state courts to have more power than federal courts.

• True
• False

Which department handles relations with other nations?

• Foreign Department
• State Department
• Treasury Department
• War Department

The Bill of Rights limits the power of government and protects the rights of individuals.

• True
• False

What did Anthony Wayne force the Native American nations from the Great Lakes region to sign?

• Northwest Territory Treaty
• Shawnee Treaty
• Treaty of Greenville
• Treaty of the Great Lakes 

Which of the following was a policy favored by Democratic-Republicans?

• a national bank 
• protective tariffs  
• rule by the wealthy class
• state banks

Which act allowed the government to fine and imprison individuals for criticizing the government?

• Alien Act
• Naturalization Act
• Sedition Act
• Tyranny Act

What is the term for the amount of money the nation's government owes?

• national credit 
• national debt
• national loan
• national plan

What did most Americans consider Jay's Treaty to be?

• an act of courage
• an act of treason
• dishonorable
• honorable