Unit 1: Governing the New Nation Quiz

What is the role of the president according to the Constitution?

• To make and pass laws

• To serve as the commander-in-chief of the military

• To enforce and execute laws

• To interpret the Constitution

What were George Washington's views on political parties?

• He believed political parties would divide American citizens

• He believed political parties would lead to one political party having too much governmental power

• He believed political parties should be banned

• He believed political parties were necessary for a functioning democracy

What was the Proclamation of Neutrality?

• A proclamation by George Washington declaring the United States neutral in the conflict between France and Britain

• A proclamation by Thomas Jefferson declaring the United States neutral in the conflict between France and Britain

• A proclamation by John Adams declaring the United States neutral in the conflict between France and Britain

• A proclamation by James Madison declaring the United States neutral in the conflict between France and Britain

Who led the Federalists and what were their beliefs?

• Alexander Hamilton, who believed the government only had powers specifically stated in the Constitution

• Thomas Jefferson, who feared strong central government

• Alexander Hamilton, who believed the government had broad powers implied by the Constitution

• Thomas Jefferson, who believed the government only had powers specifically stated in the Constitution

What was the Election of 1800 known for?

• Thomas Jefferson won by a landslide

• There was widespread voter fraud

• John Adams refused to accept the results

• Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes

Who won the Election of 1800?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What were Thomas Jefferson's views on the federal government?

• He thought the federal government should have no involvement in the economy

• He thought the federal government should have complete control over the economy

• He thought the federal government should have unlimited power

• He thought the federal government should divide power by creating more than one national bank

What were the Alien & Sedition Acts?

• Laws passed by Congress that restricted immigration

• Laws passed by Congress that granted citizenship to immigrants

• Laws passed by Congress that allowed the government to deport immigrants

• Laws passed by Congress that limited free speech and press

What was the significance of Marbury vs. Madison?

• It established the principle of judicial review

• It established the principle of states' rights

• It established the principle of executive privilege

• It established the principle of separation of powers

Explain two ways Washington's Farewell Address predicted future problems in America.

• It predicted the need for a strong central government and the dangers of excessive state power

• It predicted the expansion of slavery and the need for religious freedom

• It predicted the rise of political parties and warned against their divisive nature

• It predicted the need for alliances with European nations and the dangers of isolationism