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Ch. 9.1 "Jefferson Takes Office"

Authored by Brandon Kebert

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8th Grade

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Ch. 9.1 "Jefferson Takes Office"
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines the principle of judicial review?

The Supreme Court has the right to decide whether or not certain acts of Congress are constitutional.

The Supreme Court can review all amendments to the Constitution.

The President has the right to review all actions taken by any court.

Congress can act to limit the power of the Supreme Court to non-constitutional issues.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When he took office as President, Thomas Jefferson

organized passage of the Twelfth Amendment.

increased all federal taxes.

fired all Federalists who held government offices.

helped people who had been fined and convicted under the Sedition Act.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Based on his inaugural address, which of the following most accurately reflects Jefferson's opinion about political parties?

The Republican Party should have more power in the government.

The Federalist Party should be in charge of economic policy.

The two parties should be abolished completely.

Differences between the parties should not cause conflict.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

With which of the following statements would Thomas Jefferson be most likely to agree?

"The federal government is too dependent on the power of the states."

"The power of the federal government over the states must be decreased."

"The balance of power between the federal government and the states is perfect."

"The federal and state governments should hand over power to local governments."

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

5. The French term laissez faire is closest in meaning to which of the following?

no government interference

fair government

fair taxation

economic regulation

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