Unit 5 Test- Early Republic

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it - 

• reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
• confirmed the power of Congress to regular interstate commerce
• established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
• upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the
stability of the nation's economy?

• The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
• The abolition of consumption taxes
• The creation of a trade alliance with France
• The establishment of a national bank

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
• The United States had large debts from the American Revolution
• Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
• The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.  

Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v.
Madison?

• The federal government has the power to regular trade among the states.
• State governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus.
• Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law.
• State courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law.

The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790s
largely because of political differences between - 

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine
• George Washington and James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy? 

• George Washington’s Farewell Address 
• The Monroe Doctrine 
• Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address 
• The Federalist Papers 

How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy? 8.13(A)

• Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.

• Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops.

• The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited.

• New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment.

Why did George Washington believe neutrality was best for the U.S.?

• Feared French settlements in the West

• Wanted to stay out of foreign affairs/wars

• Feared attacks from Native Americans

• Believed that fighting was a good thing

Which one of these is an example of STRICT construction?

• Federalists; interpreting the constitution word for word

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

• Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

Francis Scott Key wrote which of these?

• Federalist Papers

• Common Sense

• Star Spangled Banner

• Battle Hymn of the Republic