Quiz 4.01

Who was responsible for creating a judicial system upon entering office?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

Which act was passed to clarify Article 3 of the Constitution and establish the modern court system?

• Judiciary Act of 1787

• Judiciary Act of 1791

• Judiciary Act of 1789

• Constitution Act of 1789

How many associate justices and chief justice were established by the Judiciary Act of 1789 for the Supreme Court?

• 3 associate justices, 1 chief justice

• 5 associate justices, 1 chief justice

• 7 associate justices, 2 chief justices

• 9 associate justices, 1 chief justice

Who served as the Secretary of the Treasury?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Edmund Randolph

What was one of the main components of Hamilton's economic plan?

• Absorbing state debts

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing state autonomy

• Eliminating the need for a national bank

What was the purpose of establishing the Bank of the United States according to Hamilton?

• To issue paper money and run the nation's finances

• To abolish the national debt

• To decrease government control over the economy

• To promote state autonomy

Which individual favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

• George Washington

Who resigned as Secretary of State due to disagreements with President Washington's support for Hamilton's policies?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

• Edmund Randolph

Which political party favored a strong central government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Anti-Federalists

• Whigs

What was the main disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson?

• Economic policies

• Foreign policy

• Role of the military

• Immigration laws