The Early National Period

Which political party thought that Americans should support revolutions?

• Anti-Federalists

• Democratic-Repubicans

• Federalists

Which group of people did not want the Constitution to become law?

• Anti-Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

Which political party passed a law making it a crime to tell lies about government officials?

• Anti-Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

Which branch of government makes laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government decides if laws have been broken?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Alexander Hamilton believed that a national bank would be a good way to manage the nation's money.

• True

• False

James Wilson wanted the people to have a strong say in government because he believed they had the common sense needed to make laws.

• True

• False

James Madison wanted a national government that was strong enough to lead and help the states work together but that did not take over the responsibilities of the states.

• True

• False

George Washington was respected by the American people because he wanted a strong, but limited, national government and set precedents as America's first president.

• True

• False

Roger Sherman presented a bill that allowed the people and states to have a voice in the national government.

• True

• False