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Chap 7: Launching the Nation

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Washington's farewell address had 3 warnings. Which of the following  WAS NOT a warning? 
a)
Warnedagainst dangers of foreign ties
b)
Warned the nation to work out its political differences
c)
Warned against too much public debt
d)
warned against too much manufacturing
2.
In 1812, Great Britain and France were still at war. Each country wanted the United States to help them in the war. The leaders of the United States decided to:
a)
not take sides, so they could trade with both countries. 
b)
 help only Great Britain. 
c)
help only France. 
d)
not take sides and not trade with either country. 
3.
Who became the first Vice President of the U.S.?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Alexander Hamilton
4.
What is the name of the body of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the president?
a)
electoral college
b)
junior college
c)
popular vote
d)
annual vote
5.
At the beginning of Washington's presidency, the new government faced problems with ______________.
a)
enormous debt
b)
public opposition
c)
choosing officials
d)
locating a national capital
6.
U. S. merchant ships were attacked by both the British and French who were angered by the  __________________________.
a)
Proclamation of Neutrality
b)
Treaty of Alliance, 1778
c)
Proclamation of 1763
d)
Writs of Assistance, 1763
7.
After Washington's presidency, the first political parties to emerge were ____________. 
a)
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
b)
Democrats and Republicans
c)
Tories and Whigs
d)
Loyalists and Patriots
8.
In what house of our national legislature, called Congress, does each state have equal representation? 
a)
Senate 
b)
House of Representatives 
c)
General Assembly 
d)
House of Commons 
9.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 
a)
The Declaration of Independence 
b)
The Constitution 
c)
The Magna Carta 
d)
The English Bill of Rights 
10.

The first 10 ammendments to our constitution are called the _______

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Bill of rights

11.

What is the main purpose of the bill of rights

a)

Protect the country

b)

Protect the rights of individual citizens

c)

To make sure the laws are not broken

12.
advisors to the president that are heads of departments and the attorney general
a)
speculator
b)
impressment
c)
cabinet
d)
partisans
13.
the amount of money a national government owes it people or another country
a)
neutrality
b)
national debt
c)
nullify
d)
caucus
14.
a position of not taking sides in a conflict
a)
partisan
b)
nullify
c)
precedent
d)
neutrality
15.
a tax on imported goods
a)
precedent
b)
tariff
c)
speculator
d)
sedition
16.
a note issued by the government, which promises to pay off a loan with interest
a)
bond
b)
tariff
c)
precedent
d)
cabinet
17.
a person who risks their money in hopes of making a larger profi
a)
sedition
b)
unconstitutional
c)
implied powers
d)
speculator
18.
Strict interpretation of the US Constitution
Agricultural Economy
Weak Central Government
This list represents the political views of--
a)
Loyalists
b)
Federalists
c)
Democratic-Republicans
d)
Whigs
19.
Alexander Hamilton held which public office?
a)
President
b)
Secretary of the Interior
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Secretary of the Treasury
20.
How did Washington feel about foreign affairs?
a)
He wanted to be involved foreign affairs
b)
He wanted to stay neutral 
c)

He wanted to be allies with Great Britain

d)
He wanted to be allies with France
21.
Who created the national bank
a)
Hamilton 
b)
Jefferson
c)
Washington 
d)
Adams
22.
Which political party supported the National Bank
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
c)
Liberals
d)
Conservatives
23.
The Alien & Sedition Acts targeted which groups?
a)
Immigrants and people who criticized the Government
b)
Federalists and the Supreme Court
c)
President's Cabinet and the British
d)
Native Americans and the French
24.
During Washington's presidency, what was the most important reason for conflict between Hamilton and Jefferson?
a)
Washington's decision not to seek 3rd presidential term
b)
The distribution of power between the judicial system and legislative branches 
c)
Washington's decision to remain neutral in the war between Britain and France
d)
Jefferson's objection to Hamilton
s loose interpretation of the Constitution 
25.
Which of the following statements best represents the political belief of Hamilton and the Federalist Party?
a)
Elected officials should give public jobs to those who helped them into office
b)
Citizens should not have to pay taxes to the national government
c)
A strong central government is essential for the economic growth of the nation
d)
The common people should be allowed to participate in the political process
26.
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?
a)
It showed the American citizens wold raise up against "taxation without representation."
b)
It showed the strength of the federal government to enforce laws
c)
It demonstrated the efficiency of the military
d)
It showed the continuing debate between Federalist and Anti-Federalists
27.
"I know too that it is a rule with us, and I think it wise one, not to entangle ourselves with the affairs of Europe."
Which of the following documents most clearly reflects the advice given in this statement?
a)
Albany Plan of Union
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Washington's Farewell Address
d)
Bill of Rights
28.
Which of the following best summarizes the XYZ Affair?
a)
French officials demanded a bribe from the United States
b)
American delegates demanded a bribe from France
c)
British Parliament demanded a bribe from the US
d)
American delegates demanded a bribe from the British
29.
What was the main argument found in the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, drafted by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?
a)
The Alien and Sedition Acts were necessary and constitutional.
b)
States should secede from from the federal government when their rights are limited.
c)
States have the right to nullify any federal laws considered unconstitutional
d)
The Supreme Court had the right to declare previous laws unconstitutionsl
30.
Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow.  These are called
a)
Prototype
b)
Illustration
c)
Precedent
d)
Hierarchy
31.
Who was considered the Father of Our Country"?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
32.
The Supreme Court was created under the...
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Judiciary Act of 1789
d)
Jay's Treaty
33.
Pinckney's Treaty settled the Florida border dispute between ___ and the United States.
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Native Americans
34.
Which treaty gave the United States claim over most of the Northwest Territory?
a)
Treaty of the West
b)
Treaty of Fallen Timbers
c)
Treaty of Little Turtle
d)
Treaty of Greenville
35.
In Washington's Farewell address, he warned against foreign entanglements, public debt, and ___.
a)
rebellions
b)
taxes
c)
political parties
d)
crop rotation
36.
A government that divides power between the central government and the states is called what?
a)
Federalism
b)
Debate
c)
Compromise
d)
Preamble
37.
To reach an agreement by both sides giving up part of what they wanted is called a?
a)
Federalism
b)
Convention
c)
Democracy
d)
Compromise
38.
What does the word "Preamble" mean?
a)
a change in a document
b)
a formal meeting 
c)
an introduction to the constitution
d)
a legal document
39.
A system of government that gives its power to the people is called an?
a)
Democracy
b)
Compromise
c)
Federalism
d)
Ratify
40.
When Washington took the presidential oath of office, this was called his _______________.
a)
coronation
b)
crowning
c)
inauguration
41.
Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow.  These are called
a)
prototype
b)
illustration
c)
precedent
42.
Which of the following is an example of one of Washington's precedents?
a)
two terms in office
b)
being called "king"
c)
limiting free speech
43.

What was the biggest difference between government under the Articles of Confederation and the U. S. Constitution?


a)

the presence of political parties

b)

new laws for the thirteen states

c)

the creation of a strong Federal government

d)

electing a representative legislature

44.
Thomas Jefferson opposed Alexander Hamilton’s plan to create a national bank primarily because the plan would
a)
weaken the nation’s currency
b)
increase the national debt
c)
promote the interests of farmers
d)
depend on a loose interpretation of the Constitution
45.
Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to
a)
allow access to cheap foreign imports
b)
raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing
c)
redistribute wealth among the social classes
d)
limit American exports
46.

What action did Alexander Hamilton support during the 1790s?

a)

restrictions on trade with England

b)

distribution of free land

c)

creation of the national bank

d)

elimination of the whiskey tax

47.

Which political party believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

c)

Anti-federalists

d)

Democrats

48.

Which political party believed in a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

c)

Anti-federalists

d)

Democrats

49.

Which political party believed in a strong central government?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

c)

Anti-federalists

d)

Democrats

50.

Which political party believed in states' rights?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

c)

Anti-federalists

d)

Democrats

51.
What was George Washington's foreign policy?
a)
Alliance with Spain
b)
Alliance with Britain
c)
Neutrality 
d)
Alliance with France
52.

What is 1 thing President Washington warned the country about?

a)

Political Parties

b)

John Adams

c)

Being too peaceful

d)

Slavery

53.

What is 1 thing President Washington warned the country about?

a)

A large of a national debt

b)

John Adams

c)

Being too peaceful

d)

Slavery

54.

What is 1 thing President Washington warned the country about?

a)

Allying with other countries

b)

John Adams

c)

Being too peaceful

d)

Slavery

55.

Which of the following actions was part of Alexander Hamilton's economic plan?

a)

replacing interest-bearing bonds with low-value bonds

b)

taxing domestic goods and adding tariffs to foreign imports

c)

eliminating the national mint to add more cash to the economy

d)

requiring states to pay their Revolutionary War debts

56.

"Loose construction" is best defined as the idea that the

a)

Constitution need not be interpreted in the context of the whole

b)

federal government can take reasonable actions in special cases as long as they are not specifically forbidden by the Constitution

c)

Constitution is flexible, enabling politicians to stretch it in order to deal with new situations

d)

Constitution allows only necessary means to deal with new situations and should not be stretched merely because politicians find it convenient

57.
Which definition best matches "strict constructionist"?
a)
Government can only do what the Constitution says
b)
Government can do whatever is necessary to govern
58.
Which definition best matches "loose constructionist"?
a)
Government can only do what the Constitution says
b)
Government can do whatever is necessary to govern
59.
What keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
a)
A system of checks and balances
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Supremacy of the Constitution
d)
Rule of Law
60.

Which of the following contributed to the rise of political parties?

a)

differences on how to interpret the Constitution and on economic policy

b)

differences on economic policy and foreign affairs

c)

differences on the national debt and foreign affairs

d)

differences on how to deal with immigration and the national debt

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