The Early Republic TEST

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

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

Which of the following was NOT a piece of advice included in Washington's Farewell Address? 

• stay out of foreign affairs
• avoid political parties
• maintain current borders
• stay out of debt

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

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

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 is considered the most influential? 

• John Jay
• Roger Taney
• John Marshall
• John Roberts

Which of the following would NOT be associated with the Federalist political party? 

• Creating a national bank
• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Loosely interpreting the Constitution

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.