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WorksheetsNew Republic & Founding Father Presidents
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 34mins
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Class
Date
1.
The first president of the U.S. was
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson
2.
One result of the Judiciary Act during George Washington's presidency was:
a)
It established the Federal Court system
b)
It established the bicameral congress
c)
It established the Bill of Rights
d)
It established the national railroad system
3.
How did Washington's Farewell Address influence foreign policy?
a)
The U.S. contributed to independence movements in other countries
b)
The U.S. began to move westward and form new states
c)
The U.S. became active in international politics and wars
d)
The U.S. attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers
4.
Which of the following was a precedent that Washington set during his time as president?
a)
He only served 2 terms in office
b)
He promoted the growth of political parties
c)
He wrote the Bill of Rights
d)
He encouraged close relationships with foreign countries
5.
Which of the following was NOT a precedent Washington set during his presidency?
a)
He created a cabinet of advisors
b)
He gave a Farewell Address at the end of his terms
c)
He asked to be called "Mr. President"
d)
He wore a royal cloak around the White House
6.
By choose AGAINST seeking a 3rd term, Washington demonstrated what leadership quality?
a)
Personal restraint (limits) from seeking power
b)
Honesty and integrity
c)
Courage in the face of difficult circumstances
d)
Sacrifice and responsibility to the country
7.
Which political party is described below:
Pro-Federal government
Pro-business and merchants
Pro-England
Pro-banks
Pro-Federal government
Pro-business and merchants
Pro-England
Pro-banks
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
8.
Which political party is described below:
Pro-State governments
Pro-farming/agriculture
Pro-France
Anti-banks
Pro-State governments
Pro-farming/agriculture
Pro-France
Anti-banks
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
9.
Which controversial legislation (laws) of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?
a)
The Alien Act
b)
The Sedition Act
c)
The Stamp Act
d)
The Judiciary Act
10.
Which word means "things related to other countries"
a)
Foreign
b)
Domestic
11.
Which word means "things relating to the home or your own country"?
a)
Foreign
b)
Domestic
12.
Why was Thomas Jefferson's election as president significant?
a)
He was the first Democratic Republican president
b)
There was a peaceful transfer of power from one party to another
c)
His laissez faire views were very different from Adams - the former president
d)
All of the answers are correct
13.
Laissez Faire is a governing philosophy (idea) supported by Jefferson that means
a)
"let it be" or leave it alone - less government is better
b)
"Get all up in it" - more government is better
14.
What large piece of land did Thomas Jefferson add to the U.S.in 1803?
a)
Louisiana Purchase
b)
Ohio River Valley
c)
Florida
d)
Gadsden Purchase
15.
What precedent did the Supreme Court establish in the case Marbury v. Madison
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Due Process
c)
Freedom of Speech
d)
All of the above
16.
The Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional is called
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Due Process
17.
One effect of the American victory in the War of 1812 was
a)
Increased nationalism and pride in being American
b)
More territory added to the U.S.
c)
Strengthened the relationship between America and France
d)
Strengthened the relationship between England and France
18.
In what way did Dolley Madison and Abigail Adams influence history in their roles as First Lady?
a)
They quietly sat by as their husbands ran the country
b)
They took active roles in politics and the affairs (business) of the White House
19.
How did the Election of 1800 influence and change the American election process?
a)
It made it illegal to negatively campaign against your opponent
b)
Because of this election, the President and Vice President run together on one ticket instead of separately
20.
Refusing to trade with certain countries is known as a/an ________________
a)
embargo
b)
judiciary
c)
laissez faire
d)
injunction
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