WorksheetsTopic 5 Part 1 Test
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
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Class
Date
1.
True/False: The word inauguration means an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
True/False: The word tariff means a tax on foreign goods brought into a country.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
True/False: The word neutral means taking sides in a conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
True/False: George Washington set many precedents during his presidency, which were examples for future presidents to follow, such as serving only 2 terms.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What was one challenge George Washington faced in his presidency?
a)
The Constitution did not provide clear guidance for the President's role in government
b)
The Constitution lacked information about the Supreme Court
c)
The Constitution lacked information about Congress
d)
The Constitution gave lots of information on what the President could and couldn't do
6.
Who was the head of the Treasury, therefore was in charge of handling the country's debt after the Revolutionary War?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
George Washington
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson
7.
Who was the head of the State department, therefore was in charge of working with foreign nations?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
James Madison
c)
George Washington
d)
Alexander Hamilton
8.
Why did Alexander Hamilton support debt repayment?
a)
Hamilton supported debt repayment because he wanted to favor the wealthy elite.
b)
Hamilton supported debt repayment because he thought it would weaken the federal government.
c)
Hamilton supported debt repayment because he believed it was crucial for the nation's financial stability.
d)
Hamilton supported debt repayment because he believed it would lead to economic inequality.
9.
What was the primary purpose of Hamilton's proposed tariff on goods brought into the country?
a)
Encourage people to purchase American goods, and use the tariff money to pay off national debt
b)
to raise more money for the government to build roads, canals, and bridges
c)
to make southern farmers happy by increasing their profits
d)
Encourage people to buy foreign goods from other countires
10.
Why did James Madison oppose Hamilton's method of debt repayment? Select TWO answers.
a)
Madison thought that it only benefited speculators who would make a lot of money
b)
Madison thought the tariff should be higher
c)
Madison felt it was unfair to states who had already been paying off their debts, especially the South
d)
Madison was against it because it was unfair to rich people
11.
How did Hamilton's financial plan (specifically the tariff) affect Southern States?
a)
The tariff boosted the Southern economy by encouraging trade with other countries.
b)
The tariff had no impact on Southern States as it only applied to the Northern States.
c)
The tariff negatively affected Southern States by making imported goods more expensive, harming their agricultural trade.
d)
The tariff allowed Southern States to profit from increased manufacturing within the region.
12.
Why was the nation's capital built as a new city in the South?
a)
As a compromise to let Hamilton's financial plan pass
b)
To encourage trade with European nations
c)
The original capital was tornado
d)
To accommodate the growing population in the South
13.
Who was most opposed to the tax on whiskey imposed by Congress?
a)
Small states
b)
Northern manufacturers
c)
Southern farmers
d)
Large plantation owners
14.
How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
Washington responded by imposing even higher taxes on whiskey to stop the rebellion.
b)
Washington chose to negotiate with the leaders of the rebellion to find a peaceful resolution.
c)
Washington sent out the military to quickly suppress the rebellion, demonstrating the government's authority.
d)
Washington pardoned the leaders of the rebellion to promote unity in the nation.
15.
Why did Washington issue the Neutrality Proclamation, meaning they would remain neutral in the French Revolution?
a)
Washington issued the proclamation to express support for the French Revolution.
b)
Washington issued the proclamation to protect American interests and avoid getting entangled in European conflicts.
c)
Washington issued the proclamation to form an alliance with Britain against France.
d)
Washington issued the proclamation to take sides in the French Revolution and support the French.
16.
Read the quote AND the translation that follows.
Quote:
“Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. . . . Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition. . .?”
—George Washington, Farewell Address
Translation:
"Europe cares about stuff that really doesn't matter to us, or is barely related to our own interests. So, Europe often gets into arguments and issues that are totally not our business. Why should we mix up our future with what's happening in Europe? If we do, we might mess up our own success because of Europe's big goals and drama."
Which of the following statements BEST summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy as expressed in the excerpt?
a)
The United States can take advantage of Europe's ambition
b)
Europe's interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if they are threatened
c)
The United States should not become involved in European controversies/issues
d)
The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce (trade) only
17.
True/False: The word faction is another word for a political party or group within a party.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
A person that is a member of the political party founded by Thomas Jefferson is called a ______________.
a)
Democratic-Republican
b)
Federalist
19.
Which political party supported a strong federal government and was led by Alexander Hamilton?
a)
Democratic-Republicans
b)
Federalists
20.
If something is unconstitutional, what document does it go against?
a)
The Magna Carta
b)
The Constution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
21.
Why did Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?
a)
The DR's believed they would negatively affect trade
b)
The DR's felt it would give too much power to wealthy people
c)
The DR's felt it would make America less powerful
d)
The DR's felt manufacturing and trade posed a threat to slavery in the South
22.
How did Jefferson (DR) and Hamilton (F) have different views? Choose TWO answers.
a)
Jefferson wanted a smaller federal government
b)
Jefferson supported policies that favored business leaders
c)
Jefferson opposed the Bank of the United States
d)
Jefferson wanted close ties with Britain rather than France
23.
Who was the leader of the Federalist party?
a)
George Washington
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Aaron Burr
d)
Thomas Jefferson
24.
Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Aaron Burr
d)
Alexander Hamilton
25.
Which political party favored more manufacturing as the basis of our economy?
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
26.
Which political party favored more farming as the basis of our economy?
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
27.
Which party wanted strong STATE governments?
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
28.
Which party wanted a strong FEDERAL government?
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
29.
Democratic Republicans had a ___________ interpretation of the Constitution, which means they took it literally. If it didn't have it written down, it was unconstitutional.
a)
loose
b)
strict
30.
Federalists had a ______________ interpretation of the Constitution, which means they thought it was more flexible. Congress could "stretch" its powers if necessary.
a)
loose
b)
strict
31.
Federalists wanted to be closer allies/trading partners with....
a)
France
b)
Portugal
c)
Britain
d)
Spain
32.
Who was elected President in the Election of 1796?
a)
Aaron Burr
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
33.
How could the results of the Election of 1796 have increased tensions between political parties?
a)
After the Revolution, women demanded an equal voice and vote in politics
b)
President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy
c)
Farmers and shopkeepers were angry that the wealthy elite controlled the major leadership in government
d)
Northerners were unhappy that southerners, who counted enslaved people as part of the population, had so much more representation in Congress
34.
Read the mystery quote AND the translation that follows.
Quote:
"“The second general phrase quoted in support of the Constitutionality of this bank is the necessary and proper clause that, "to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the enumerated (listed) powers." But they can all be carried into execution without a bank. A bank therefore is not necessary, and consequently not authorized by this phrase…. Congress with power to do whatever would be for the good of the United States; and, as they would be the sole judges of the good or evil, it would be also a power to do whatever evil they please…”
Translation:
"The second reason people say this bank fits the Constitution is the 'necessary and proper' clause. It says we can make all the laws we need to make things work, especially the powers we've listed. But hey, we can do all this stuff without a bank. So, a bank isn't a must-have, which means this clause doesn’t really give it the green light. If we say Congress can do anything they think is good for the U.S., they're the only ones deciding what's good or bad. That could also mean they have the power to do whatever, even the bad stuff, if they think it's good."
This quote could have been made by...
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
Thomas Jefferson
35.
True/False: The word nullify means to cancel.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
True/False: The term laissez-faire is the idea that the government should be very involved in the economy and control a lot of it.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
True/False: The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether the acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are constitutional is called judicial review.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Why did we start having issues with France when John Adams took office?
a)
They were starting to ally with Britain
b)
They started seizing (taking) our ships
c)
Their revolution got too violent
d)
They were trying to take our land around the Mississippi River
39.
What was the XYZ Affair?
a)
An incident involving American diplomats and French agents.
b)
A historic battle during the Civil War.
c)
A famous art exhibition in the 19th century.
d)
A treaty signed between the United States and England.
40.
Why did some Federalists criticize Adams's refusal to declare war on France? Select 2 correct answers.
a)
They thought a war would enable the United States to expand
b)
They thought a war would weaken Democratic-Republicans
c)
They thought a war would strengthen the country's military
d)
They thought a war would topple Napoleon's regime in France
41.
What did the Alien Act do?
a)
Allowed the government to expel aliens (foreigners) if they were seen as dangerous
b)
Granted aliens (foreigners) the right to vote in US elections
c)
Required aliens (foreigners) to serve in the US military
d)
Provided financial support for aliens (foreigners) seeking citizenship in the US
42.
What did the Sedition Act do?
a)
Allowed individuals to peacefully protest if they were upset with the government
b)
Restricted freedom of speech and the press, making it illegal to criticize the government
c)
Encouraged people running for political office to be honest about their lives
d)
Prohibited journalists from taking bribes to say bad things about the government
43.
The passage of the Alien and Sedition acts led directly to the...
a)
demand for and eventual ratification of the 12th Amendment
b)
claim that states had the right to determine the constitutionality of a law from Jefferson
c)
increase in voters who would vote for Democratic Republicans
d)
The Federalist Party and John Adams becoming very popular
44.
What was so special about the Election of 1800?
a)
It resulted in a tie and the House of Representatives had to vote to break the tie
b)
It was the first election where a president tried to run for a third time
c)
It was the first election where the previous president was impeached
45.
Why did Jefferson favor a laissez-faire attitude toward the nation's economy?
a)
It promoted American-made goods
b)
It lowered taxes on American goods
c)
It lessened government interference
d)
It reduced government spending
46.
Which of the following is true about Thomas Jefferson's beliefs/actions as president?
a)
Thomas Jefferson increased taxes on the American people
b)
Thomas Jefferson greatly reduced the size of government and military spending
c)
Thomas Jefferson destroyed the Bank of the US
d)
Thomas Jefferson greatly increased the size of government and military spending
47.
What was the main outcome of the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Case?
a)
The case was dismissed, and no decision was made
b)
The Supreme Court ruled that a previous act of government was unconstitutional, officially establishing the idea of judicial review
c)
Judge Marbuy got to keep his judge appointment
d)
The 12th Amendment was established
48.
Read the quotation AND the translation that follows.
Quote:
"Our judges are as honest as other men, and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and the privilege of their corps [group of people]... and their power the more dangerous as they are in office for life, and not responsible, as other functionaries are, to the elective control."
-Thomas Jefferson
Translation:
"Our judges are just as honest as anyone else, but not more honest than that. They're just like everyone else, getting hyped about their group, wanting power, and enjoying the perks of being part of their crew. What makes their power kinda risky is that they're in their job for life and don't have to answer to the people's choice like other officials do."
This excerpt comes from a letter Jefferson wrote in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison. What was Jefferson's greatest concern?
a)
He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority since judges served for live
b)
He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties
c)
He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court
d)
He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected
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