1.7-1.9

During Washington’s presidency, which TWO positions were favored by Democratic-Republicans?

• Supporting stronger state governments

• Favoring high protective tariffs on imported goods

• Insisting on a loose interpretation of the Constitution

• Backing farmers and agricultural interests

How did geography shape political party support?

• Urban merchants supported Federalists, while rural farmers supported Democratic-Republicans

• Rural farmers mostly supported Federalists, and urban merchants supported Democratic-Republicans

• Both urban and rural groups supported the same party equally

• Urban merchants and rural farmers both supported Democratic-Republicans

Which group favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution during Washington’s presidency?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Whigs

• Loyalists

What was a key difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution regarding federal power?

• The Constitution gave the federal government more power to enforce laws

• The Articles allowed the President to use the army

• The Articles created a strong executive branch

• The Constitution limited Congress’s authority

Which event showed the federal government’s ability to enforce its laws under the Constitution?

• The Whiskey Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The War of 1812

Which party supported a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Anti-Federalists

• Whigs

Which of the following was NOT a warning given by Washington in his Farewell Address?

• Avoiding permanent foreign alliances

• Avoiding political parties

• Expanding the nation’s borders

• Maintaining national unity

According to the Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions, how could states respond to unconstitutional federal laws?

• They could request more land for immigrants.

• They could reject the authority of the Supreme Court.

• They had the right to nullify unconstitutional laws.

• They could demand a constitutional amendment

Part A: Which decision by President John Adams showed the federal government taking broad authority over citizens’ rights?

• Signing the Alien and Sedition Acts into law

• Declaring neutrality in European wars

• Purchasing new western territory from France

• Lowering property requirements for voting

What year was the Sedition Act passed?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1798

• 1803