American Politics of the Early 1800s

Who said the following quote, '[t]he elastic clause is the most important part of the Constitution, because it lets the government do things that aren't specifically stated as long as they are important to making the policies work,'?

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

What did Democratic Republicans think the best government was?

• A. Only the wealthy and educated ruling

• B. Having a weak central government

• C. When the people are involved in the decision making

• D. Both B and C

What was Jefferson's view on human nature?

• He trusted and believed in the common man.

• He thought all people were selfish.

• He only trusted the elite.

• He thought the common man was not fit to lead.

What did Federalists see as an ideal economy?

• Manufacturing

• Trading

• Business

• All of the above

What was the best form of government according to the Federalists?

• Strong central

• Weak central

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Who said the following quote, '[t]ax dollars should only be spent on the things that the Constitution specifically says,'?

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

Which of the following events happened during Adams' Presidency?

• Ratification of the Constitution

• The XYZ Affair

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The War of 1812

What is Sedition?

• Working to undermine or tear down the government.

• Protesting a monarch, like a King or Queen.

• Rioting against an oppressive leader.

• Controlling the media to only say what you want.

During the Louisiana Purchase, France and Spain ceded land to each other. What does cede mean?

• To take away with force.

• To give away.

• To plant things.

• To lead to victory.