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Constitution, Washington, Federalist Era

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the first president of the United States?

a)

John Hancock

b)

John Adams

c)

George Washington

d)

Thomas Jefferson

2.

This law created the nation's court system.

a)

Judiciary Act of 1789

b)

Alien and Sedition Act

c)

Supreme Court Act

d)

Proclamation of 1763

3.

Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow.

a)

bond

b)

precedent

c)

compromise

d)

ordinance

4.

All of the following were challenges faced by Washington's administration EXCEPT

a)

There was no example of a similar government to guide them.

b)

The Constitution was vague or lacked details on certain responsibilities.

c)

The nation was in debt and there was a financial crisis.

d)

The nation lacked a strong and capable leader.

5.

Which of the following is NOT a precedent established by Washington?

a)

creation of the cabinet

b)

the farewell address

c)

"Mr. President"

d)

Refusing to shake hands with people.

6.

Some states refused to ratify (approve) the Constitution unless...

a)

a Bill of Rights was added.

b)

George Washington became president.

c)

War was declared on France.

d)

Bonds were payed at full value.

7.

In order to solve the financial crisis, Hamilton proposed...

a)

paying off ALL Revolutionary War debt.

b)

asking states to pay their portion of the debt.

c)

supporting free trade without taxation.

d)

borrowing money from banks.

8.

Hamilton's financial plan was ultimately adopted because

a)

There was widespread support for it in Congress.

b)

Government leaders made a compromise to move the capital.

c)

There was no other plan offered.

d)

George Washington used the army to get it passed.

9.

This event involved protests by farmers in western Pennsylvania against a tax and established the precedent of executive authority by the president.

a)

Shays' Rebellion

b)

Bacon's Rebellion

c)

Whiskey Rebellion

d)

Pinckney's Rebellion

10.

All of the following were members of Washington's cabinet EXCEPT

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Henry Knox

d)

James Madison

11.

This event involved French officials and resulted in Adams becoming unpopular with his own party.

a)

XYZ Affair

b)

Alien and Sedition Acts

c)

Whiskey Rebellion

d)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

12.

Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority.

a)

sedition

b)

treason

c)

caucus

d)

states' rights

13.

Why did Madison and Jefferson oppose the idea of a national bank?

a)

They considered bank practices, such as charging interest, to be unethical.

b)

They wanted each state to create and form its own bank.

c)

They believed it was unconstitutional for Congress to create a bank.

d)

They feared that banking activities would threaten the purchase of municipal bonds.

14.

George Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion:

a)

The government would use force to maintain order.

b)

The U.S. would remain neutral in foreign conflicts.

c)

The kidnapping (impressment) of American naval soldiers

d)

Revolt against the tax on whiskey

15.

George Washington's view on relations with other countries:

a)

The government would use force to maintain order.

b)

The U.S. would remain neutral in foreign conflicts.

c)

The kidnapping (impressment) of American naval soldiers

d)

Revolt against the tax on whiskey

16.

British actions that upset the U.S.:

a)

The government would use force to maintain order.

b)

The U.S. would remain neutral in foreign conflicts.

c)

The kidnapping (impressment) of American naval soldiers

d)

Revolt against the tax on whiskey

17.

Reason for the Whiskey Rebellion:

a)

The government would use force to maintain order.

b)

The U.S. would remain neutral in foreign conflicts.

c)

The kidnapping (impressment) of American naval soldiers

d)

Revolt against the tax on whiskey

18.

claimed the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional:

a)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

b)

Alien Act

c)

Sedition Act

d)

XYZ Affair

19.

Allowed the president to send a foreigner who was not a naturalized citizen he considered dangerous out of the country:

a)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

b)

Alien Act

c)

Sedition Act

d)

XYZ Affair

20.

Made it a crime to speak, write, or publish "false, scandalous, and malicious" criticisms of the government:

a)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

b)

Alien Act

c)

Sedition Act

d)

XYZ Affair

21.

Cabinet position responsible for affairs with foreign countries:

a)

The State Department

b)

Department of the Treasury

c)

Department of War

d)

Attorney General

22.

Cabinet position responsible for addressing the government's legal affairs

a)

The State Department

b)

Department of the Treasury

c)

Department of War

d)

Attorney General

23.

Cabinet position responsible for looking after the nation's defense:

a)

The State Department

b)

Department of the Treasury

c)

Department of War

d)

Attorney General

24.

Cabinet position responsible for managing the nation's money:

a)

The State Department

b)

Department of the Treasury

c)

Department of War

d)

Attorney General

25.

In his farewell speech, George Washington warned about the dangers of:

a)

accumulating too much debt

b)

dental hygiene

c)

The presidency becoming too powerful

d)

political parties and foreign alliances

26.

Which characteristics best describe the beliefs of the Democratic-Republican Party?

a)

loose interpretation of the Constitution; free trade; National Bank

b)

state banks; rule by the wealthy class; protective tariffs

c)

rule by the people, strict interpretation of the Constitution, strong state governments

d)

strong federal government; state banks; protective tariffs

27.

All of the following are precedents set by Washington EXCEPT:

a)

set the standard for how long a president should serve (no more than 2 four year terms)

b)

created the first cabinet

c)

set up policies for how to deal with other nations

d)

abolished, or put an end to, slavery in the U.S.

e)

demonstrated that the federal government would use force to maintain order

28.

What were TWO precedents of George Washington? (choose 2)

a)

He started the court system

b)

He said that a President could serve as many terms as he wanted to

c)

He had a cabinet of men to help him

d)

He started the army and navy

29.

How many terms did George Washington serve?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

30.

Which party believed in the common man and that states should be more powerful.

a)

Democrat- Republican

b)

Federalists

31.

Which party believed in high tariffs and a US Bank?

a)

Democrat Republican (Jefferson)

b)

Federalist (Hamilton)

32.

Our second President, John Adams was afraid of the French so what did he do?

a)

He kicked out all French immigrants

b)

He put on the Alien and Sedition Acts to limit people's rights

c)

He asked George Washington to put down the French Rebellion

d)

He stopped all French people from coming to the US

33.

Who won the Election of 1800 to become the US's 3rd President?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

Thomas Jefferson

34.

Which party believe that the elite/ rich should run the country and that we should have lots of manufacturing jobs.

a)

Democrat-Republicans (Jefferson)

b)

Federalists (Hamilton)

35.

Alexander Hamilton's bank was to store money such as tariffs. What was a tariff?

a)

Money from taxes

b)

Money that is taken when you buy a product at the store

c)

Money that is added to goods coming into the country so they will be more expensive and you will buy American.

d)

Money charged to all businesses

36.

What happened to Hamilton?

a)

He was killed in an accident

b)

He had an affair, was disgraced and died penniless in Europe

c)

He was killed by Burr in a duel over the election of 1800

d)

He became our 3rd President, but died in a duel right after being elected

37.

Who was the first Vice President?

a)

John Adams

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

d)

Benjamin Franklin

38.

Who was Washington's Secretary of State?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

John Adams

d)

Alexander Hamilton

39.

Who did Washington hire to help pay off the nation's debt?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

John Adams

d)

Alexander Hamilton

40.

What prohibited Americans from getting involved in a war between Great Britain and France?

a)

Proclamation of Neutrality

b)

Jay's Treaty

c)

Pinckney's Treaty

d)

War of 1812

41.

Which region disliked Hamilton's financial plan?

a)

The North

b)

The South

42.

Why was the nation's capital moved to Washington D.C.?

a)

To convince the South to agree to Hamilton's Financial Plan

b)

Pennsylvania was having to many issues

c)

It was originally located to far North

d)

To convince the South that Thomas Jefferson would make a great president

43.

Which of the following were the provisions of Jay's Treaty?

a)

The U.S. would extend from the Atlantic to the Mississippi River, from Canada in the North to Spanish Florida in the South.

b)

Britain promised to remove all troops, All Loyalist property, taken during the war, would be returned.

c)

Spain would recognize the 31st parallel and the United States would have access to the Mississippi River for trade

d)

Forbid trade with all other foreign nations.

44.

What is a precedent?

a)

A tradition for others to follow

b)

when countries buy or sell goods to each other based on haves and needs

c)

when you do not choose sides in a war or argument between two sides

d)

is when you forbid trade with another nation.

45.

In his Farewell Address Washington warned the nation about all the following EXCEPT:

a)

Political Parties

b)

Taxes

c)

Foreign Alliances

d)

Protective Tariffs

46.

Select ALL that are TRUE about America's first political parties.

a)

Conflicts within Washington's cabinet led to their creation.

b)

The founders of these parties were Hamilton and Jefferson.

c)

Washington did not belong to either political party.

d)

In his Farewell Address, Washington warned the nation against them.

47.

John Adams faced challenges as president because...

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

He was the opposite of George Washington.

b)

His vice president Thomas Jefferson worked against him.

c)

He refused to declare war against France.

d)

He was dishonest and unqualified.

48.

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed because

a)

The Federalist party was worried opposition to the government would weaken it.

b)

Tthe Federalist party wanted to reduce or limit immigration.

c)

The Federalist party was pro-France and anti-Britain.

d)

The Federalist party had evidence of treason among members of the government.

49.

How long did John Adams serve as president?

a)

2 terms/8 years

b)

1 term/4 years

50.

In response to the Alien and Sedition Acts,

a)

the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were passed.

b)

John Adams became an even more unpopular president.

c)

America declared war on France.

d)

Immigration Decreased.

51.

George Washington's view on relations with other countries:

a)

The government would use force to maintain order.

b)

The U.S. would remain neutral in foreign conflicts.

c)

The kidnapping (impressment) of American naval soldiers

d)

Revolt against the tax on whiskey

52.
 Washington didn’t think one person should make all the decisions in government so he created a _________? 
a)
Cabinet
b)
Congress
c)
Committee
53.
 Washington wanted America to remain ___________ when dealing with other countries?
a)
strong
b)
neutral
c)
weak
54.
The many disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to the creation of _____?
a)
therapy groups
b)
conciliation committees
c)
political parties
55.
Washington thought we should stay out of other countries problems because ___?
a)
the country was too young
b)
he didn't like other countries
c)
all they did was argue
56.

They favored a stronger central government that promoted trade and industry and favored strong relations with Britain

a)

Federalists

b)

Antifederalists

c)

Democratic-Republicans

d)

Whigs

57.

They favored stronger state governments, and agricultural way of life and a stronger relationship with the French.

a)

Federalists

b)

Antifederalists

c)

Democratic Republicans

d)

Know Nothings

58.
What is the Neutrality Proclamation?
a)
The U.S. will not take part in the British and French problems (not choose sides)
b)
The U.S. forced Britain to remove all their troops from American land
59.

Money OWED by the United States is known as?

a)

Foreign debt

b)

National debt

c)

State debt

d)

Personal debt

60.

In Washington's administration, Alexander Hamilton was the Secretary of _______________.

a)

the State

b)

War

c)

the Treasury

d)

Education

61.

What did Jefferson believe in regarding government power and the economy?

a)

Tariffs will strengthen the U.S. economy

b)

Trading with Indians would lead to war

c)

the government should support business and manufacturing

d)

the government should support farming

62.

What does Loose Construction of the Constitution mean?

a)

the government can take actions that are necessary and proper even if the powers are NOT listed in the Constitution

b)

the government can ONLY take actions that are listed in the Constitution

c)

Relax fit jeans were banned by the Constitution

63.

What does Strict Construction of the Constitution mean?

a)

the government can make whatever law it wants to make

b)

the government can only do what it says in the Constitution

c)

Doing your chores the first time you are asked

64.
When was the Constitution signed?
a)
1492
b)
1776
c)
1787
d)
1957
65.
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
a)
Philadelphia
b)
New York
c)
Washington D.C.
d)
Boston
66.
What event made national leaders fear that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
a)
Boston Tea Party
b)
Constitutional Convention
c)
Shays' Rebellion
d)
Treaty of Paris
67.
The first plan of government for the US was the 
a)
Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Independence
68.
The legislative branch is also called the
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Cabinet
d)
Supreme Court
69.
Which branch has a 4 year term?
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
70.
Which branch has a term of life?
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
71.
Which branch has veto power?
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
72.
The branch that officially introduces bills to become laws is the ____ branch.
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
73.
The process for a bill to become a law is very slow and difficult.
a)
true
b)
false
74.
To become a member of the Senate you must be a US Citizen.
a)
true
b)
false
75.
There are 435 members of the ____.
a)
Senate
b)
Cabinet
c)
Supreme Court
d)
House of Representatives
76.
The electoral college officially makes the selection of a president based on the popular vote.
a)
true
b)
false
77.
Checks and balances make sure no branch or individual is too powerful. An example of this is
a)
Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.
b)
The President chooses a Cabinet to help with the many tasks.
c)
The Supreme Court has 9 justices.
d)
To run for office, senators must be US Citizens for 9 years or more.
78.
George Washington and James Madison were important figures at the Constitutional Convention.
a)
true
b)
false
79.
Which of the following is NOT a power of the presidents?
a)
pardons
b)
veto
c)
Commander in Chief
d)
taxes
80.

How long do house members serve?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

For life

81.

How long do Senate members serve?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

For life

82.

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

For life

83.

What is Popular Sovereignty?

a)

Ruled by the people

b)

Ruled by the states

c)

Ruled by a king

d)

Ruled by laws

84.

Which branch of government has 2 houses?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

85.

Which branch of government is the president the head of?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

86.

What is it called when you add or change the Constitution?

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

Ratify

d)

Amendment

87.

Who has to be 35 years of age and a natural born citizen?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

President

d)

Supreme Court justices

88.
Which document guarantees freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Declaration of Sentiments
c)
Albany Plan of Union
d)
Federalist Papers
89.
By which process can the United States Constitution be changed?
a)
veto
b)
amendment
c)
resolution
d)
legislative hearing
90.
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing (executing) laws?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive 
91.

The president can “check” the power of the legislative branch by

a)

vetoing a law.

b)

issuing an executive order.

c)

granting a pardon.

d)

petitioning Congress.

92.

True or False: There are limitations to freedom of speech.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

True of False: The Executive Branch is the most powerful branch of government because it includes the office of the president.

a)

True

b)

False

94.
According to Locke, what is the purpose of government?
a)
keep peace by providing discipline
b)
protect the natural rights of citizens
c)
provide leadership for all citizens
d)
help citizens find jobs and make a living
95.
What makes the United States constitution a negative constitution?
a)
it places limitations on the government
b)
it does not require citizens' approval
c)
it cannot be changed
d)
it is a a collection of traditions and not written
96.
Which country had the first written constitution that is still in effect today?
a)
Great Britain
b)
United States
c)
France
d)
Russia
97.

What is Federalism

a)

Powers given to the president

b)

Powers given to the state government

c)

Powers given to the national government

d)

Power divided between state and national government

98.
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 
99.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 
a)
the Preamble
b)
 the Articles of Confederation
c)
the Declaration of Independence
d)
 the Bill of Rights
100.

How many amendments are there?

a)

21

b)

10

c)

75

d)

27

101.

This part of the constitution tells the reason for the constitution

a)

Preamble

b)

Articles

c)

Amendments

d)

Bill of Rights

102.
Asked to be president of the Convention, first to sign
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
George Washington
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
John Adams
103.
The issue of counting enslaved people for representation was solved with the
a)
Great Compromise
b)
One-Third Compromise
c)
Three-Fifths Compromise
d)
Slave Compromise
104.
The idea that Representation should be based on a states' population was the 
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Connecticut plan
d)
Commerce Compromise
105.
The president would be elected through an indirect vote called the
a)
Commerce compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Three-fifths Compromise
d)
Electoral College
106.
One major problem with the Articles is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
107.
Shay's Rebellion started as a protest against
a)
unfair taxes and farmer debt
b)
the death penalty
c)
no judicial system
d)
debtors' prisons
108.
Who is the "Father of the Constitution?"
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
109.
Small states favored the plan by William Patterson called the
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Three-Fifths Compromise
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
Georgia Plan
110.
The North wanted slaves to count for what purpose?
a)
Population
b)
Taxation
c)
No purpose at all
d)
both  population and taxation
111.
Americans were afraid that a ______ would lead to tyranny.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
112.
Oldest delegate, very well respected
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
James Madison
113.

A weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that the federal government

a)

was too strong.

b)

was too weak.

c)

took power from the states.

d)

collected too many taxes.

114.

Why did the states call a Constitutional Convention?

a)

to write state constitutions

b)

to organize political parties

c)

to break away from Great Britain

d)

to improve the Articles of Confederation

115.

To reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law, a power that only belongs to the president, is called

a)

impeach.

b)

veto.

c)

rule of law.

d)

checks and balances.

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