Unit 4 Early Republic Review

A political party founded in the 1790s by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other leaders who wanted to preserve the power of the state governments and promote agriculture

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Federalist Party
• Democratic-Republican Party

The power of the courts in our country to examine the actions of the legislative and executive acts are unconstitutional as in the case of Marbury vs Madison. Chief Justice John Marshall declared that the Supreme Court’s duty is to interpret the law according to the US Constitution.

• Executive Order

• Congressional Session

• Judicial Review

• Subpoena

Warned against “entangling alliances”, warned of evils of political parties, and set precedent or two-term presidency.

• Washington's Farewell Address

• James Madison's State of the Union Address

• FDR Speech (Pearl Harbor)

• Theodore Roosevelt 1912

Appointed by John Adams that cemented the powers of judicial branch under Marbury vs Madison, Gibbons vs Ogden, and McCullough vs Maryland and shaped the balance of power between the federal government and states during the Early Republic.

• Chief Justice Robert Livingston

• Chief Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Chief Justice John Marshall

• Chief Justice Earl Warren

Conflict between Britain and the United States, fought between 1812 and 1815. Has also been called the second American war for independence. Impressment of US sailors and a blockade created by Britain was one of the many forces driving US into this conflict.

• War on Algiers

• Civil War

• War of 1812

• American Revolution

George Washington's foreign policy is best exemplified by the...

• Embargo Act 
• Neutrality Proclamation
• Aggressive Manifest Destiny
• XYZ Affair

The first political parties were formed because of disagreements over what issue? 

• should more power be with state or federal government?
• should the US expand its borders?
• should Presidents be elected through electoral college or popular vote?
• should representation in Congress be equal or based on population? 

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 of the following laws was passed by Thomas Jefferson in order to prevent foreign interference with American trading ships? 

• Alien & Sedition Acts
• Embargo Act
• Neutrality Proclamation
• Barbary Act

Which Supreme Court case established the doctrine of judicial review? 

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