Chapter 6 Section 4 Quiz

What was the primary goal of the Federalist Party in the first political party division in the United States?

• To limit the federal government's power

• To support agriculture over industry

• To abolish the federal government

• To support a strong federal government and industry

Which party in the first political party division in the United States wanted to limit the federal government's power?

• The Federalist Party

• The Democratic-Republican Party

• The Whig Party

• The Nationalist Party

Who helped found the Federalist Party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

What were the beliefs of the Federalist Party?

• The answer is in question 1.

• Strong state governments

• Agrarian economic policies

• Isolationist foreign policies

What did the Sedition Act restrict?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech and press

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to vote

What changes did the Alien Act introduce regarding residency requirements for citizenship?

• Reduced the residency requirement from 14 years to 5 years

• Increased the residency requirement from 5 years to 14 years

• Kept the residency requirement the same at 5 years

• Removed the residency requirement altogether

What powers were granted to the president by the Alien Act?

• The power to declare war

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to deport "aliens" and permit their arrest and deportation during peacetime

• The power to deport "aliens" and permit their arrest, imprisonment, and deportation during wartime

Why did the states not have to abide by the Alien and Sedition Acts according to the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?

• Because the Acts were not approved by the President

• Because they interfered with state government

• Because the Acts were only applicable to federal territories

• Because the Acts expired before the states could implement them