Issues and Debates of the Early Republic quiz

Which of the following explains why some people supported high taxes during the early republic?

• high taxes increased spending by merchants in cities

• high taxes were written into the Constitution

• high taxes caused economic growth within the Northwest Territory

• high taxes raised money to pay off war debts from the Revolution

Answer explanation

high taxes raised money to pay off war debts from the Revolution

The Federalist Party favored a strong central government and wanted to stabilize the national economy which led to ​ (a)   .

• the creation of a national bank

• a decrease in taxation in the U.S.

• support of the French Revolution

• restriction on international trade

Answer explanation

The Federalist Party favored a strong central government and wanted to stabilize the national economy, which led to the creation of a national bank.

[Congress has the power] to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

-U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8

In response to this excerpt, a Democratic-Republican would most likely be --

• pleased that the clause prevented multiple judicial interpretations

• concerned that the federal government would gain too much power

• worried that the national bank would be ruled unconstitutional

• confident that the clause would protect individual liberties

Answer explanation

concerned that the federal government would gain too much power

Which issue caused the greatest divisions between the first political parties in the U.S.?

• gaining of new territory

• powers of the federal government

• national policy on immigration

• constitutionality of slavery

Answer explanation

The greatest divisions between the first political parties in the U.S. were caused by the powers of the federal government, as differing views on the extent of federal authority led to significant disagreements.

Federalist Party

• wanted a strong central government

• feared a strong central government

• did not care what the government did

• wanted to free the enslaved people

Answer explanation

The Federalist Party wanted a strong central government, as indicated by their beliefs and actions.

What party wanted a STRICT interpretation of the Constitution?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Democratic

Answer explanation

The party that wanted a STRICT interpretation of the Constitution was the Democratic-Republicans.

The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between -

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine

• George Washington and James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

Answer explanation

The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.