CH6 MCQ

Question 1

In the 1780s all of the following contributed to dissatisfaction with the AOC except…

a. high taxes from national govt.
b. farmer’s revolt in massachusetts against state taxes
c. refusal to honor treaty of paris
d. worthless currency
e. state-to-state trade restrictions

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which is an argument of the antifederalists?

a. Constitution does not have a supreme court
b. no bill of rights
c. too strong states rights
d. president’s power too weak
e. small states had to be safe from large ones

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following does not reflect that the constitution was a “bundle of compromises”?

a. us house of representatives representation
b. senate representation
c. 3/5ths policy
d. congress’ power to tax imports, not exports
e. natl. court system separate from legislature

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Charles beard focused on what during the constitutional convention?

a. sectional differences
b. slavery conflict
c. economic interests of the elite
d. colonial political factions
e. genius and wisdom of the framers

Answer 4

C

Question 5

1788- The federalists suggests a bill of rights in order to;

a. protect their liberties
b. persuade states to ratify to constitution
c. ensure democracy
d. establish a platform for Washington’s election into power
e. expand women’s rights

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Hamilton’s financial plan did NOT include…

a. us bank
b. whisky tax
c. payment of state debts by federal govt
d. payment of subsidies to farmers
e. tariffs for new us industries

Answer 6

D

Question 7

Which of the following answers was the underlying cause of the other 4?

a. jay treaty
b. french revolution
c. xyz affair
d. citizen genet controversy
e. washington’s proclamation of neutrality

Answer 7

B

Question 8

Virginia and Kentucky resolutions presented the argument that:

a. states could organize political parties
b. congress could not legislate on immigration matters
c. states could nullify acts of congress
d. congress should consult states before declaring war
e. constitution should be amended

Answer 8

C

Question 9

Decline in federalist support was the result of them mishandling which?

a. bill of rights
b. xyz affair
c. citizen genet
d. alien and sedition acts
e. marbury v madison

Answer 9

D

Question 10

Which was not a consequence of the 1800 election?

a. jefferson is sworn in
b. democratic-republicans take control of congress
c. 12th amendment
d. us govt. gives less attention to foreign affairs
e. party in power leaves office peacefully

Answer 10

D