WorksheetsA Nation of Firsts
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 13mins
The Secretary of State deals with...
Military
National Defense and Security
Money and the Economy
Foreign Relations
When Washington gave his Farewell Address he voiced concerns about Political Parties stating it would create a divide in America....
True
False
The group of advisors that work for the President are called...
Cabinet
Secretary
Pentagon
Administration
Federalist believe in a strong Federal/ National Government...
False
True
The Anti-Federalists (Democratic - Republicans) wanted America to align themselves with which country?
England
France
Portugal
Spain
As members of Washington's cabinet. Hamilton and Jefferson shared many of the same ideas on economic policies and foreign relations.
True
False
After the creation of the Constitution, Congress established the Federal Court System with which legislation?
Hamilton's Plan
Report of Public Justice
Judiciary Act of 1789
Bill of Rights
Congress and John Adams passed the Alien and Sedition Act in an effort to protect the security of the nation from foreigners.
True
False
Which law made it a crime to speak, write, or publish "false or malicious" comments about your government?
Sedition Act
Citizen Act
XYZ Affair
Alien Act
In 1789, Congress set up the cabinet which included the Secretary of State, Treasury, and War to help President Washington to run the Executive Branch.
True
False
Which law gave the president the power to deport aliens?
Sedition Act
Alien Act
Citizen Act
XYZ Affair
The first Vice President of the United States was?
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
The Louisiana Territory was purchased from which country for 15 Million Dollars (.03 cent an acre)
Spain
England
Portugal
France
The first Chief Justice of the United States is?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Federalists believed in...
States Banks
A National Bank
Rule by the People
State Debt
What territory did Lewis and Clark explore?
The Original 13 Colonies
Canada - British Territory
Mexico - Spanish Territory
The Northwest - Louisiana Territory
The amount of money the Nation's Government owes is called the...
National Plan
National Credit
National Loan
National Debt
Why is the Louisiana Purchase so important in American History?
Because it had a vast amount of resources, potential, and land.
Because it doubled the size of the United States.
It was a great deal.
All of the above
The second President of the United States is?
John Adams
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called what?
Judiciary Act of 1789
Report on Public Credit
Bill of Rights
American Rights Group
The first President of the United States was?
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
The Federalist supported an alliance with which European country?
Spain
France
England
Portugal
The Secretary of Treasury handles what?
Military
Taxes
Foreign Affairs
Money and the Economy
The Supreme Courts ability to study laws and declare them unconstitutional is called?
Judges Rights
Amending
Judicial Review
States Rights
The third President of the United States is?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
The Anti-Federalist believed this group of individuals should make decisions for our country...
Only literate people
Rich and Well Raised People
The Common People
The Poor and Uneducated
The forth President of the United States is?
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
The Anti-Federalists (Democratic-Republicans) supported what idea?
Strong State Governments
Strong National Government
A National Bank
Government ran by the Rich
The first time America was attacked on U.S. soil.
XYZ Affair
War of 1812
Isolationism
War Department
Aaron Burr
When a nation stays out of foreign affairs.
XYZ Affair
War of 1812
Isolationism
War Department
Aaron Burr
Jefferson's Vice President who fled after shooting Hamilton in a duel.
XYZ Affair
War of 1812
Isolationism
War Department
Aaron Burr
Event where 3 French agents tried to bribe America for money.
XYZ Affair
War of 1812
Isolationism
War Department
Aaron Burr
This department handles national defense.
XYZ Affair
War of 1812
Isolationism
War Department
Aaron Burr
When the Supreme Court looks at laws to see if they are unconstitutional.
Neutrality
Tariffs
Precedents
Cabinet
Judicial Review
New traditions created for others to follow.
Neutrality
Tariffs
Precedents
Cabinet
Judicial Review
Taxes on imported goods.
Neutrality
Tariffs
Precedents
Cabinet
Judicial Review
A group of advisors that work for the President?
Neutrality
Tariffs
Precedents
Cabinet
Judicial Review
When a nation decides to stay out of other countries conflicts.
Neutrality
Tariffs
Precedents
Cabinet
Judicial Review
What are the Precedents created by George Washington?
Two terms as the President
Swearing in with hand on the Bible
Stating so help me God at the end of swearing in
Call me "Mr. President"
All of the Above
