Founding American Presidencies

What was the initial cause of the first two party system?

• Foreign relations with Britain

• Foreign relations with France

• Power of the Federal Government

• Interpretation of The Constitution

George Washington was persuaded to run for president however a vice-president had to be chosen. How was it originally decided in the first three presidential elections?

• Chosen by Congress.

• Selected by presidential candidate to join the ticket.

• Runner-up in presidential election.

• Electoral College voted.

The XYZ Affair was a diplomacy issue with-

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

Why did John Adams make so many last minute appointments before his term as president ended?

• To maintain the Federalist influence after he lost the election.

• It was a tradition set by Washington.

• The Judiciary Act.

• The Marbury vs Madison Case was settled.

Established the principle of judicial review—the power of the federal courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional.

• Barron vs Baltimore

• Gibbons vs Ogden

• Marbury vs Madison

• McCullough vs Maryland

• Martin vs Hunter's Lessee

Established the Supreme Court's supremacy in matters of constitutional interpretation and over state courts, making it the most powerful court in the United States.

• Gibbons vs Ogden

• Marbury vs Madison

• Barron vs Baltimore

• McCullough vs Maryland

• Martin vs Hunter's Lessee

The Federal Government had the right and power to set up a Federal bank and that states did not have the power to tax the Federal Government.

• Gibbons vs Ogden

• Marbury vs Madison

• Barron vs Baltimore

• McCullough vs Maryland

• Martin vs Hunter's Lessee

The Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution's Bill of Rights restricts only the powers of the federal government and not those of the state governments.

• Marbury vs Madison

• McCullough vs Maryland

• Barron vs Baltimore

• Martin vs Hunter's Lessee

• Gibbons vs Ogden

the federal government has exclusive power over interstate commerce.

• Gibbons vs Ogden

• McCullough vs Maryland

• Martin vs Hunter's Lessee

• Marbury vs Madison

• Barron vs Baltimore

Which of following beliefs of Federalist?

• Loose interpretation of The Constitution.

• Favored the central bank.

• were against high tariffs.

• preferred Britain as the primary trade partner.

• Strict interpretation of The Constitution.