From Washington to Jefferson

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

• The federal government has the power to regulate 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 Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that-

• the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws.

• a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats.

• the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries.

• a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between the states.

Which Chief Justice is best known for helping to establish the principle of judicial review?

• John Roberts

• John Marshall

• Earl Warren

• John Marshall Harlan

Which of the following was not part of Hamilton's financial plan

• Creation of a trade alliance with France

• Creation of a national bank

• Assumption of all debts

• Collection of taxes

Washington gave the country several pieces of advice in his farewell address. What were they?

• avoid political parties

• avoid sectionalism

• avoid permanent foreign alliances

• abolish slavery as soon as possible

Who was unaminously chosen as the first president of the United States? 

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Alexander Hamilton
• John Jay 

Who created the Bank of the US?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

Which treaty settled disputes that had arisen between the United States and Great Britain in the early 1790s, and made Britain our "most favored trade partner?"

• Pinckney's Treaty

• Neutrality Proclamation

• Jay's Treaty

• Treaty of Greenville

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions challenged that the Alien and Sedition act were what? 

• Unfair towards Federalists
• Unconstitutional 
• Reserved for state powers
• Federal government was too strong 

What was the major goal of Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan?

• To print more money
• to steal gold from Fort Knox
• to pay off the war debt from the American Revolution
• to increase the war debt from the War of 1812