New Republic (post-test)

Which reason best completes the diagram?

• Requirements of an alliance with France

• Interest in conquering territories in South America

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

• Abolition of state militias

Which constitutional issue led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

• Do courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws?

• Does the president have the authority to use the military to enforce laws?

• Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery?

• Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?

What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement?

• to strengthen political alliances with European allies

• to address European competition for natural resources

• to increase U.S. military readiness for European expansionism

• to prevent European intervention in countries near the United States

What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828?

• renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States

• elimination of the spoils system

• ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment

• increased levels of voter participation

The two shaded states on this map were admitted to the Union under the terms of a compromise involving the -

• resolution of a boundary dispute with Great Britain

• expansion of slavery into western territories

• relocation of American Indians to western territories

• counting of the slave population for purposes of representation

The Whiskey rebellion is an example of a -

• domestic problem involving the federal government's power to pass and enforce tax laws.

• situation that questioned whether the national military should be used to deal with foreign threats

• foreign problem involving whether the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries

• situation that questioned whether a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states

Which pair of people contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?

• Set #1

• Set #2

• Set #3

• Set #4

Which of the following was not a problem faced by George Washington during his presidency?

• how to force farmers to pay taxes during the Whiskey Rebellion

• how to pay off America's debt after the American Revolution

• how to respond to French bribes during the XYZ Affair

• how to address Native American attacks on American settlers

What is one reason this song has endured for so many years?

• The song was inspired by religious revivals.

• The song celebrates a patriotic act from the past.

• The song is about protecting the rights of people.

• The song was a theme for civil rights activism.

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that -

• only the courts may regulate interstate commerce.

• the president may veto federal legislation.

• the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional.

• only the president may issue an executive order.