New Republic: Presidents Test

Washington's Farewell Address warned against creating political parties and what else?

• U.S. Army
• public schools
• permanent alliances
• manufactured goods

In 1803 what country did the U.S. buy the Louisiana Territory from?

• Britian
• France
• Russia
• Spain

Alexander Hamilton supported the establishment of what to help stabilize the economy?

• state banks
• low tariffs
• the credit union
• the national bank

What principle, established in Marbury v. Madison, explains that the U.S. Supreme Court can review laws to determine whether or not they are unconstitutional?

• implied powers
• state's rights
• judges order
• judicial review

What was Washington's response when asked to pick sides in the French Revolution? 

• Britain
• France
• neutrality

Which statement is true about the War of 1812?

• It increased political power of the Whigs
• It ended in a stalemate
• It ended in a British retreat
• It ended in a decisive American victory

Which political party wanted to make sure that the national government did not have too much power?

• Federalist Party
• Democratic-Republican Party

Which political party favored a strong national government with an economy focused on manufacturing and an alliance with Britain?

• Federalist Party
• Democratic-Republican Party

TRUE or FALSE: One major difference between the first two political parties was the issue of the federal government's role in the economy.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What conflict (cause) did the Embargo Act and War of 1812 have in common?

• both involved Britain attacking US ships and impressing US sailors
• both were decisions made in the US Supreme Court
• both helped devolop manufacturing in the Northeast
• both imposed protective tariffs on British imports