Brainpop James Madison

Which of the following words best describes Americans' attitude toward centralized government after the Revolution?

• Indifferent

• Suspicious

• Patriotic

• Sympathetic

Which statement accurately summarizes James Madison's relationship with Alexander Hamilton?

• They had opposing political views throughout their careers

• They fundamentally agreed on most political issues

• They began as political allies, but eventually became rivals

• They began as political rivals, but eventually became allies

Which of the following did Madison write almost singlehandedly?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

How did Madison's political views change during his presidency?

• He reversed some of his fundamental positions

• His positions became more extreme

• His political views remained mostly unchanged

• He rejected almost all of his long-held positions

Which of the following policies would not fit into the original Democratic-Republican party platform?

• Increasing state governments' power

• Opposition to a national bank

• Decreasing federal taxes on imports

• Strengthening the Army and Navy

Place the following events in sequence: A) The Democratic-Republican Party is formed; B) Madison serves as Secretary of State; C) Madison co-authors the Federalist Papers

• C, B, A

• . A, C, B

• A, B, C

• C, A, B

The Constitution is to the federal government as:

• A general is to an army

• A blueprint is to a building

• A preface is to a book

• A sail is to a ship

Based on President Madison's second-term policies, which of the following statements would he most likely have agreed with?

• Be sure that your political ideals control your policies

• Trusting your advisers can be incredibly dangerous

• Admit when you've made a mistake, and correct it

• A standing army is incompatible with a free society

Madison's willingness to change positions based on his experiences shows that he was a pragmatic leader. What does "pragmatic" mean?

• Practical

• Idealistic

• Stubborn

• Emotional

Which of the following best summarizes the United States' goal in the War of 1812?

• Taking Britain's North American land holdings by force

• Forcing the British to trade only with the United States

• Helping the French win their war against the British

• Making Britain cease hostilities against the United States