Unit 5 Test Review

During Washington’s Farewell Address, what is he warning the nation against?

• The formation of a government

• Allowing the President of the US to stay in power for too long

• Getting involved in foreign affairs and NOT remaining neutral

• Allowing the US to accumulate great debt

All of the following accurately describe George Washington’s presidency except

• He spoke out against the forming of political parties

• He refused to involve the U.S. in alliances with other countries (U.S. remained neutral)

• He established many presidential precedents

• He discouraged trading with the nations of Europe

One major reason historians consider George Washington a great president is that he...

• Created many important precedents still used by the government today

• Made the United States a world power

• Ended conflicts among the Native American Indians

• Extended voting rights to most free males throughout the United States

How did Alexander Hamilton, as a Federalist believe the Constitution should be interpreted?

• The government can take any action the Constitution does not forbid.

• The government can take only those actions the Constitution says it can.

• The elastic clause should not be used.

• Strict interpretation is better than loose interpretation.

Based on the diagram, which statement is true?

• Hamilton favored a National Bank while Jefferson agreed

• Hamilton favored a National bank while Jefferson was against it

• Jefferson Favored alliances with Britain, while Hamilton favored the French

• Jefferson Supported tariffs while Hamilton supported free trade

Which of the following statements is true?

• Hamilton and Jefferson had different opinions about the banking system

• Jefferson supported a strong national government

• Hamilton wanted to obtain colonies to strengthen the economy

• Jefferson and Hamilton both disliked Benjamin Franklin

What was one important precedent set by George Washington that helped him run the country more smoothly? (because he could get help on topics he didn't know)

• He gave a farewell address

• He only ran for two terms

• He created an executive cabinet

• He created a policy of neutrality

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Acts by France to force a bribe from U.S. diplomats

• Acts created to silence the critics of Adams and his government

• Acts by France to seize American ships

• Acts created to prevent people from coming to the U.S.

Many of Adams critics thought that the Alien and Sedition Acts violated which amendment?

• The 1st Amendment

• The 2nd Amendment

• The 4th Amendment

• The 5th Amendment

The case Marbury v. Madison was a landmark Supreme Court decision because it...

• Established the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional

• Increased the power of the Federalists in the legislative branch

• Resulted in an increase in the number of Supreme Court justices

• Reinforced the power of the president as commander in chief