Question 1

Another name for precedent

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example

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mistake

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discovery

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amendment

Question 2

What was the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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the creation of the federal court system (Judicial Branch)

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the creation of the Presidential Cabinet (Executive Branch)

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the creation of the Congress (Legislative Branch)

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the creation of the First National Bank

Question 3

Why did Washington create three levels of courts in the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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The government's success depended on understanding and following the laws.

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People needed to be punished and jailed for crimes.

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The Judicial Branch needed to be stronger than any other branch of government.

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The lower courts should be more powerful than the Supreme Court.

Question 4

Who really elects our president?

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the Electoral College

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the voters

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state delegates

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everyone over 18

Question 5

What does it mean to be "neutral?"

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to not take sides

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to plot against your enemies

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to favor your allies

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to decrease a nation's debt

Question 6

What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

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taxes

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state debt

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bonds

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neutrality

Question 7

Why did President Washington take part in stopping the Whiskey Rebellion?

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He believed the people needed to understand Congress' right to create and pass taxes.

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He wanted to encourage citizen-led rebellion.

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He enjoyed being Commander of the Army.

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He didn't like farmers.

Question 8

Which warning did Washington advise the nation NOT TO DO?

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create too much debt

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create taxes carefully

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stay neutral with other countries

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educate its citizens

Question 9

Which warning did Washington believe was the key to a nation's success?

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political unity

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making strong allies and enemies

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eliminating all taxes

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allowing foreign countries to help run our government

Question 10

Which were the first two political parties to form in the US?

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Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

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Liberals and Conservatives

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Anti-Federalists and Republicans

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Republicans and Democrats

Question 11

Why did Federalist President Adams pass the Alien & Sedition Acts?

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to protect the government from criticism

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to increase government power

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to imprison all foreigners

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to punish French citizens

Question 12

Why did Republicans criticize the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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They violated the First Amendment.

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They made it too easy to become a US citizen.

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They were too lenient on immigrants.

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They allowed government criticism in newspapers.

Question 13

Why were some people against Hamilton's economic plan?

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People who already sold their bonds would not make any money.

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People opposed the Capital moving to the North.

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The government was refusing to pay off states' debts.

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The South had much more debt than the North.

Question 14

How did Britain and France punish America for not taking sides in their war?

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Each country attacked our merchant ships.

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They closed their ports to American ships.

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They raised their import taxes.

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They bribed America to secretly send them supplies.

Question 15

Which country practiced impressment and forced sailors to serve in their navy?

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Britain

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America

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Spain

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France

Question 16

Which compromise did Hamilton make to get his economic plan passed?

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He moved the nation's capital to the South.

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He allowed the states to pay off the federal government's debts.

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He paid back bonds at twice their worth.

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He approved the Louisiana Purchase.

Question 17

How did the Pennsylvania farmers show anger towards the government's tax on whiskey?

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They protested, attacked tax collectors and burned buildings.

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They stormed Washington, DC and set the Capitol on fire.

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They marched peacefully in the streets.

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They dumped their whiskey so they did not have to pay taxes on it.

Question 18

What unforeseen problem occurred in the Election of 1796?

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The country elected a Federalist President and a Democratic-Republican Vice-President.

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Some states' ballots arrived after Adams' inauguration.

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France tried to interfere in the election.

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The Electoral College refused to call Adams as the winner.

Question 19

Which of these was NOT one of Washington's precedents?

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creating permanent alliances with favorite nations

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setting term limits

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giving an Inaugural and Farewell speech

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adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution

Question 20

Democratic-Republican believed the Constitution had enumerated powers. What does that mean?

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The government's powers were limited to exactly what was written in the Constitution.

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The government could only create taxes that were suggested in the Constitution.

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The government had to consult the Supreme Court before making any decisions.

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The government could interpret the Constitution and do what was best for the country.

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