Chapter 8 Mastery Connect

What was the basic belief of the Democratic-Republican party?

• The power of government should lie with the federal government.
• The power of government should be modeled after the British traditions.
• The power of government should lie with the state governments.
• The power of government should lie with wealthy businessmen.

This is a quote from an act passed by the United States Congress in 1797. To which act does this quote belong?

• the Alien and Sedition Acts
• the Embargo Act
• the Intolerable Acts
• the Stamp Act

In what way was the Democratic-Republican Party different from the Federalist Party? Question

• The Democratic-Republicans supported the creation of national taxes.
• The Democratic-Republicans supported having only a national government.
• The Democratic-Republicans supported a government controlled by the states.
• The Democratic-Republicans supported the growth of national debt.

What was one precedent that President George Washington set for future presidents?

• He only served two terms.
• He centralized power in the executive branch.
• He outlawed political parties.
• He refused the aid of a cabinet.

The actions of Alexander Hamilton had the greatest impact on what part of the United States?

• diplomatic relations with other countries
• the financial standing of the nation
• the role of federal courts
• military tactics during war

This is a chart that describes one political party in United States history. Which political party is described in this chart?

• Antifederalist
• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist
• Whig

This chart lists the beliefs of two political parties. Which political party is most closely associated with the beliefs listed in column B?

• Democratic-Republicans
• Federalists
• Tories
• Whigs

Which historical figure led the Democratic-Republican Party?

• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• George Washington

Why did Thomas Jefferson disagree with Alexander Hamilton over the role of government after the American Revolution?

• Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
• Jefferson believed in creating the National Bank.
• Jefferson believed in a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
• Jefferson believed in removing the Bill of Rights.

Why did George Washington include political rivals in his first cabinet?

• to increase the representation of all people
• to make it more difficult to lead
• to increase the power of the Supreme Court
• to create a balance in the House of Representatives