Madison Quiz

Which of the following is a cause of the War of 1812?

• French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy?

• 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

The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that

• the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means

• the Supreme Court can decide who gets federal commissions and who doesn't

• the Supreme Court can fire federal judges

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

• McCullough v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• US v. Nixon

• Baker v. Carr

Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?

• the power to nominate and appoint new judges

• the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts

• the power to review presidential actions

• the power to declare laws unconstitutional

Who was the US President during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• John Adams
• George Washington