1. At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise was concerned mainly with
a. representation of the states in Congress
b. the powers of the executive
c. the question of slavery
d. control of interstate commerce
2. Which foreign policy advice did George Washington give in his Farewell Address of 1796?
a. a new and weak nation should all itself with stronger nations of Europe.
b. European countries should not try to establish new colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
c. The United States has the right to intervene in a Latin American nation when necessary.
d. The new nation should avoid permanent alliances with any other nations in the world.
3. A major criticism directed against the Articles of Confederation was that power allocated primarily to
a. military leaders
b. the national government
c. the electoral college
d. state governments
4. Soon after the United States Constitution was adopted, disagreements arose over the proper role of government in the economy. These disagreements led to the development of the first
a. corporations
b. political parties
c. cabinet offices
d. civil rights movement
5. The significance of the Marbury v. Madison (1803) is that it
a. established the principle of judicial review
b. declared the Alien and Sedition Acts to be legitimate laws
c. demonstrated the supremacy of the National Government over the states
d. attempted to place the judiciary outside the impeachment power of the House of Representatives
6. The process of impeachment provided for in the Constitution is an example of the concept of
a. judicial reviewc. reserved powers
b. executive privileged. checks and balances
7. The Declaration of Independence states that the fundamental purpose of government is to
a. guarantee the right to vote to all citizens
b. secure for the people their natural rights
c. provide for the common defense
d. assure employment for people who are willing to work
8. The Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution includes a guarantee of the right to
- Assemble peacefullyc. have a job
- Strike against an employerd. vote
9. Which action during Washington’s administration led to the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania?
a. passage of a new excise tax
b. establishment of a president cabinet
c. creation of the Bank of the United States
d. ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory
10. The ratification of the Bill of Rights in 1791 illustrated a commitment to
- Limiting the power of state governments
- Expanding the power of Congress
- Protecting individual liberties
- Safeguarding citizens against excessive taxation