The Early Republic TEST

What did George Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?

• The dangers of political parties fighting and getting too involved with other countries

• The importance of expanding the U.S. territory

• The need for more government jobs

• The necessity of abolishing the Constitution

Who was the man involved in the Marbury v Madison case?

• George Washington

• William Marbury

• James Madison

• John Adams

What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Elect government officials

• Declare laws unconstitutional if they go against the Constitution

• Create new laws

• Overturn presidential decisions

What year was the Marbury v Madison case decided?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1812

• 1789

What did the McCulloch v Maryland case say about Congress creating a national bank?

• Congress could create a national bank because it was 'necessary and proper.'

• Congress could not create a national bank because the Constitution does not allow it.

• Congress could create a national bank only if states agreed.

• Congress could create a national bank only for state use.

What was the main ruling in Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819)?

• States can interfere with private corporations' charters.

• States cannot interfere with private corporations' charters.

• States can change private colleges into public universities.

• States can alter colonial charters freely.

What did the Dartmouth College v. Woodward case involve?

• New Hampshire's attempt to change Dartmouth College from a private to a public university.

• New Hampshire's attempt to close Dartmouth College.

• New Hampshire's attempt to create a new private university.

• New Hampshire's attempt to merge Dartmouth College with another university.

During which years did the War of 1812 take place?

• 1810 to 1814.

• 1812 to 1815.

• 1809 to 1813.

• 1811 to 1816.

What was the outcome of Andrew Jackson's opposition to the national bank during the Bank War?

• The national bank was shut down.

• The national bank became more powerful.

• Farmers and workers gained control of the bank.

• South Carolina supported the bank.

Which of the following best describes the Corrupt Bargain?

• A fight between South Carolina and the U.S. government.

• A political deal where one person gets a reward after helping another become president.

• A disagreement about the national bank.

• A policy of the Democratic Party.