Unit 1 Chp 2 Quiz Study Guide

Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial?

• Violated 1st amendment

• Increased state power over federal government

• Promoted free speech

• Reduced presidential authority

Which of these was NOT a challenge faced by John Adams during his presidency?

• Louisiana Purchase

• XYZ Affair

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Quasi-War with France

The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of ________.

• Judicial review

• Executive privilege

• States' rights

• Implied powers

The only Federalist President, John Adams, was defeated in the election of 1800 by ________.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Aaron Burr

• XYZ affair

• Jay Treaty

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Louisiana Purchase

The following is an example of: President could expel any foreigner thought to be a threat. And foreigners had to wait +14 year waiting period to become a citizen/or to vote (instead of 5 years).

• Alien Act

• Homestead Act

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Monroe Doctrine

A newspaper editor prints an article that is degrading and talks trash about the US government and President. He is charged and found guilty, he has to serve time in prison and owes a $500 fine. What act is this an example of?

• Sedition Act

• Alien Act

• Espionage Act

• Patriot Act

Match the beliefs to the correct party Thomas Jefferson or Hamilton: Felt the National Bank was unconstitutional.

• Thomas Jefferson DR

• Hamilton Federalist

• John Adams Federalist

• George Washington Independent

Match the beliefs to the correct party Thomas Jefferson or Hamilton: Favored England.

• Hamilton Federalist

• Jefferson Democratic-Republican

• Hamilton Democratic-Republican

• Jefferson Federalist

Match the beliefs to the correct party Thomas Jefferson or Hamilton: Wanted a National Bank.

• Hamilton Federalist

• Jefferson Democratic-Republican

• Hamilton Democratic-Republican

• Jefferson Federalist