Question 1

Which of the following was NOT true of the election of 1796?

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The Federalists won both the presidency and vice presidency.

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There were 12 candidates overall.

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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson gained the most electoral votes.

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This was the race for the presidency after George Washington retired.

Question 2

A political party created in the 1790s that favored a strong federal government, a loose interpretation of the Constitution, a focus on domestic affairs and also promoted industry and trade.

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Federalist Party

Question 3

Democratic-Republican vice president from 1796 who favored strong state governments, a strict interpretation of the Constitution, a pro-French alliance, and promoted agricultural interests.

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 4

2nd President of the United States. A member of the Federalist party. From Massachusetts.

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John Adams

Question 5

Which of the following did the Federalist economic policy focus on?

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trade, banking, and industry

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agriculture

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farming

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strong government

Question 6

Democratic-Republicans favored an economy based farming and were primarily located in the

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South

Question 7

The Federalists wanted a foreign policy that did all of the following EXCEPT:

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provided aid to the French

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strengthened trade with Britain

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did not get the US involved in many foreign affairs

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remained neutral on the world stage

Question 8

The Democratic-Republican party felt that providing aid and support to _______________ was important.

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France

Question 9

Federalist view on federal government power

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Strong

Question 10

Which is true of the Democratic-Republican view on government power?

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Stronger state governments.

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Weak state governments.

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Executive branch is the

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Loose interpretation of the Constitution.

Question 11

During a war it was fighting with Britain, this country began seizing American ships and sailors.

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France

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England

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Denmark

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Spain

Question 12

A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats in order to discuss a treaty between the two countries.

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XYZ Affair

Question 13

"Millions for defense, but not one cent for ___________________!"

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tribute

Question 14

Series of four laws passed by the Federalist Congress during Adams Presidency in 1798 to reduce the political power of recent immigrants. Response to the XYZ Affair and growing opposition of Democratic-Republicans in the US.

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Alien and Sedition Acts

Question 15

Which statement is NOT true of the Alien Act passed during Adam's presidency?

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It kept people from speaking out against the president.

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It was passed in response to the XYZ Affair

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It allowed the government to deport or imprison immigrants.

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It was passed by a majority Federalist Congress and administration.

Question 16

This act made it a crime to speak out or publish anything against the government.

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Sedition Act

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Judicial Review

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Intolerable Act

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Alien Act

Question 17

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions did which of the following?

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Maintained that states could nullify federal legislation they regarded as unconstitutional

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Declared crime to speak out or publish anything criticizing the government.

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Stated that the state cannot deem acts of Congress as unconstitutional.

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Made it more difficult for immigrants to gain citizenship.

Question 18

to make of no value or consequence, cancel, wipe out

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nullify

Question 19

rebellion or resistance against the government

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sedition

Question 20

a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country

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alien

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT true of the election of 1800?

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Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr were from different political parties.

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Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied with each other.

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Established the precedent of a 'peaceful transfer of power.'

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The final decision went the House of Representatives.

Question 22

The 12th Amendment was established after the election of 1880.  Which of the following did it do?

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Stated that presidential and vice-presidential nominees would run on the same party ticket.

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Stated that the president and vice president would be the two candidates that gained the most electoral votes.

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Stipulated that a president and vice president must come from opposing political parties.

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Reformed the electoral process to allow popular vote more power in choosing a president and vice president.

Question 23

What did the Election of 1800 demonstrate, despite strong disagreements between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?

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The precedent of a peaceful transfer of power

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That having a president and vice president from different parties was best.

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That the runner up should be vice president

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That elections were violent and contentious

Question 24

Chooses President if no candidate receives enough electoral votes to win an election. 1800 chose Jefferson over Aaron Burr.

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House of Representatives

Question 25

The time during which a president who has lost an election or has ended a second term is still in office before the new president serves.

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lame duck period

Question 26

A nick name given to group of judges that was appointed by John Adams the night before he left office. He appointed them to go to the federal courts to have a long term federalist influence, because judges serve for life instead of limited terms.

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Midnight Judges

Question 27

"Midnight Judge" appointed in the Judiciary Act of 1801 during Adams 'lame duck' period. Sued government because he was never given commission.

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William Marbury

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James Madison

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John Adams

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John Marshall

Question 28

Document authorizing someone to do a job. William Marbury sued the government after never receiving his.

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commission

Question 29

Jefferson's Secretary of State who would not deliver commissions to Adam's 'midnight judges'. Sued by William Marbury.

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James Madison

Question 30

What was the outcome of Marbury v Madison?

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Court states that Madison did not have to give the commission to Marbury.

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Jefferson ties as president and the House of Representatives chooses him.

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All of Adam's appointed 'midnight judges' are forced to resign.

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Court forces Madison to give Marbury his commission.

Question 31

Established by the Supreme Court Case, Marbury v. Madison. Allows the Court to determine the constitutionality of acts of Congress or the President to determine if they are legal. Gives equal power to the judicial branch of our government.

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Judicial Review

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