Unit 4 Review

All of the following were precedents set by Washington EXCEPT

• power to enforce the laws

• non-intervention in European affairs

• Mr. President

• unlimited number of terms

The establishment of the president’s cabinet as part of the United States government was the result of a...

• law passed by Congress

• constitutional amendment

• precedent started by George Washington

• ruling of the United States Supreme Court

The belief that the president should not serve more than two terms was the result of a...

• law passed by Congress

• constitutional amendment

• precedent started by George Washington

• ruling of the United States Supreme Court

What was the impact of angry farmers upset with a tax on whiskey?

• the Whiskey Rebellion led to Washington's downfall as small farmers no longer supported him

• the Whiskey Rebellion showed the strength of the Constitution as Washington sent in troops

• the Whiskey Rebellion led to Congress overturning the excise tax on whiskey

In Washington's farewell address, he warned against

• buying land from other countries

• political parties and foreign alliances

• involvement in Latin America

". . . The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop."

What is Washington's message and what is the source?

• Washington's Inaugural Address - welcoming members to his cabinet

• Washington's Farewell Address - promoting non-intervention in foreign affairs

• Washington's swearing in - accepting Hamilton's financial plan

In this quote, Washington warns of

• problems with not ratifying the Constitution

• the effects of the Louisiana Purchase

• political parties dividing the people.

• the problem with limiting speech under the Sedition Act

During John Adams' presidency, what did he pass that limited citizens' freedom of speech and hurt the Federalist party for years to come?

• Espionage Act

• Alien and Sedition Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Monroe Doctrine

The Sedition Act outraged citizens as it violated

• voting rights

• freedom of speech

• states' rights

• the Three-Fifths Compromise

What was significant about the election of 1800?

• It was the first time that the First Lady campaigned for the president.

• It was the first time the presidency changed from one political party to another.

• The outcome was greatly influenced by Marbury vs. Madison.

• It was the first time that the president was elected and not appointed.