Ch. 8: The Federalist Era - Sections 1 & 2 Review

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The federal court system, established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, allowed state courts to have more power than federal courts.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The Bill of Rights limits the power of government and protects the rights of individuals.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Tariffs are used to encourage citizens to buy foreign products.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. As members of Washington's cabinet, Hamilton and Jefferson shared many of the same ideas on economic policy and foreign relations.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Southern states did not like Hamilton's plan to pay off the federal debt because they owed less for the cost of the American Revolution than Northern states.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Washington was turned down when he offered to serve three terms as president.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Washington expressed concern that political parties were a threat to the ability of the people in government to work together.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Native Americans often turned to Britain and Spain for help in preventing Americans from settling in the West.

• True

• False

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. With which of the following did Congress establish a federal court system?

• Bill of Rights

• Hamilton's Plan

• Judiciary Act of 1789

• Report on the Public Credit

What department handles relations with other nations?

• State Department

• War Department

• Treasury Department

• Foreign Department