Unit 2 Review

Why was George Washington's presidency so important to future Presidents of the United States?

• George Washington wrote the US Constitution during his presidency.

• George Washington was the first president and therefore set many precedents for future presidents to follow.

• The United States was financially safe and without debt because of his decisions.

• The United States had strong allies that the new Presidents could depend on.

Which of the following was NOT a precedent set by George Washington?

• Two Term Limit

• Peaceful Transition of Power

• Two Party System

• The Presidential Cabinet

Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party believed in creating a National Bank for what reason?

• To create a place for the rich bankers to store their money.

• To create a line of credit for the United States and take on the debt of states.

• To increase the power of the President.

• To allow for more military spending.

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republican Party opposed the creation of a National Bank for what reason?

• They believed it gave the Federal government too much power.

• They believed that it was important for states to have their own debts.

• They believed it was anti-democratic.

• They believed it unfairly benefitted the countries that the US owed Money to.

What issue most divided the Federalists and Democratic-Republican parties?

• The Democratic-Republicans believed in high taxes and the Federalists did not.

• The Democratic-Republicans believed in a powerful military and the Federalists believed in less military spending.

• The Democratic-Republicans believed in strong state governments while the Federalists believed in a strong central government.

• The Democratic-Republicans believed in supporting England and the Federalists believed in supporting French.

What is the purpose of the Presidential Cabinet?

• To lead the executive departments and advise the President.

• Represent Congress in the White House.

• Act as a jury in important government cases.

• Select Judges to be nominated for the Supreme Court.

The Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists viewed the Constitution differently. How did the Federalists view the Constitution?

• That the Constitution was set in stone and inflexible.

• That the Constitution is flexible and gives the government implied powers.

• That the Constitution cannot be amended.

• That the Constitution is only there to advise the Congress, not set the rules.

The creation of the three branch system of government, addition of the Bill of Rights, and checks and balances were written into the constitution in order to do what?

• Protect the rights of the people by limiting the power of the government.

• Allow for a more equal work load for elected officials.

• Ensure the government was difficult to take over by a foreign power.

• Create a system where everyone has a fair chance to be elected.

What constitutional right did the Sedition Act restrict?

• The Right to Free Press

• The Right to Bear Arms

• The Right to peacefully assemble

What did the case of Marbury v. Madison establish that solidified the power of the Supreme Court?

• Judicial Review

• Impressment

• Jurisdiction

• Term limits