Early Republic

Strengthened the power of the judiciary by making it the final authority in interpreting the Constitution.

• Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

• Marbury v. Madison (1803)

• Georgia v. Worchester

This case strengthen the federal government by allowing the national government to control all trade/commerce between states.

• Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

• McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

• Marbury v. Madison (1803)

The second President, John Adams, became very unpopular when he signed these laws in response to criticism to his handling of the XYZ Affair. 

• Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
• Embargo Acts
• The XYZ Acts
• Alien & Sedition Acts

Which Supreme Court case established the doctrine of judicial review? 

• Marbury v. Madison
• McCulloch v. Maryland
• Gibbons v. Ogden
• Worcester v. Georgia

Which early Supreme Court Chief Justice established Judicial Review?

• John Jay

• Roger Taney

• John Marshall

• John Roberts

"The Western Hemisphere is off limits to European colonizers." Which President's foreign policy includes this statement? 

• James Monroe
• James Madison
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson

After what war did the U.S. experience a period of prosperity and cooperation known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• Revolutionary War

• World War II

• Civil War

• War of 1812

1794 A protest of small farmers in Pennsylvania against new taxes on whiskey

• Bank of the United States
• French Revolution
• Whiskey Rebellion
• Political Parties

Which President's foreign policy included a declaration of war on Britain? 

• John Adams
• James Monroe
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison

Democratic-Republicans would agree with all of the following statements except...

• Governmental power should be left with the states.
• Federal laws supercede state laws. 
• The National Bank is unconstitutional. 
• The Constitution should be strictly interpreted.