Review US History Early American Presidents

What was the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?

• The decision declared the national bank unconstitutional.
• Maryland was allowed to tax the national bank.
• The decision upheld the constitutionality of the national bank and denied the state of Maryland the power to tax it.
• The ruling favored the state of Maryland over the national government.

In the case McCulloch v Maryland what reason did Justice John Marshall use to come to his decision?

• elastic clause

• article clause

• equal law clause

• national legislature

People who didn't agree with the "elastic clause" feared what?

• They feared that states rights would be limited

• They feared it would create a monarchy.
• They feared it would limit individual rights.
• They feared it would strengthen state power.

Who is John Marshall?

• John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States who established Judicial Review.

• John Marshall was the first President of the United States.
• John Marshall served as a senator in the 1800s.
• John Marshall was a famous American author.

What is judicial review?

• Judicial review is the process of electing judges.
• Judicial review is the power of courts to assess whether a law or government action is constitutional.

• Judicial review refers to the ability of the legislature to create laws.
• Judicial review is the power of the executive branch to veto laws.

Why did President Thomas Jefferson get Congress to pass Embargo Acts?

• To avoid war and protect American shipping interests.
• To increase trade with foreign nations.
• To punish Britain for impressment of sailors.
• To support the expansion of American territory.

The Embargo Acts, passed when Jefferson was President led to ____________?

• economic distress and ultimately the War of 1812

• increased trade with Europe
• a boost in agricultural exports
• reduced government spending

McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether a state could _______ a U.S. bank.

• tax

• issue

• nullify

• ratify

President Washington would urge the United States to ______________ permanent political alliances.

• join

• avoid

What president was involved in the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson