Adams and Jefferson Quiz Review

Who were the first leaders of the Federalist Party?

• John Adams and George Washington

• John Adams and Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

Who were the first leaders of the Democratic-Republican Party?

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton and James Madison

• Meriweather Lewis and William Clark

What was the reason that John Adams and his Vice-President were members of different political parties?

• They had different ideas on how to deal with foreign policy

• Washington though that would be the best situation to run the executive branch of government.

• The Constitution stated that the person with the highest number of votes would be President; the runner-up would be Vice-President

• So one political party would not have too much power

Which of the following was part of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Bribes would be paid to France for their support

• You could become an American citizen in 2 years

• People could not travel to other countries without special permission

• People were not allowed to stir up rebellion against the government

What name was given to the incident in which French agents asked U.S. diplomats to pay a bribe in order to negotiate a treaty?

• The Intolerable Acts

• XYZ Affair

• Embargo Act of 1807

• Alien and Sedition Acts

What act allowed the government to deport non-citizen who were a threat to national security?

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

• XYZ Affair

• Emba7go Act of 1806

Which group determined the winner of the Election of 1800 when there was a tie?

• The Supreme Court

• The Democratic-Republicans

• The Federalists

• The House of Representatives

Because of the Election of 1800, what amendment was added to the Constitution to allow presidential candidates to choose running mates for Vice-President?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

What is the meaning of the term judicial review?

• Congress has to review laws before they are put in place

• The Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution

• The President can veto a law

• Congress can overrule a veto

What judicial principle did the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison establish?

• Judicial review

• States' Rights

• Federalism

• Individual rights