ss quiz 4/19 Flashcards
What is the idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs?
Laissez Faire
Which of the following terms means to cancel?
Nullify
Which of the following were rights & powers independent of the federal government reserved for the states?
States’ Rights
What is a payment by a weaker party to a stronger party in return for protection?
Tribute
Which of the following is a party, or an opposing group within a party?
Faction
Which of the following is not permitted by the Constitution?
Unconstitutional
Which of the following is not taking sides in a conflict?
Neutral
Who is someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit?
Speculator
Which of the following is a certificate that promises to repay the money loaned, plus interest on a certain date?
Bond
Which of the following is a ceremony in which the President publicly takes the oath of office?
Inauguration
Which of the following explains George Washington’s examples he provided for others to follow?
Precedents
Which of the following was a group of officials who would advise the President?
Cabinet
Who urged the establishment of a national bank to help deal with the national debt and create a stable economy?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the name of the treaty that sent John Jay to negotiate during the French Revolution?
John Jay Treaty
What did Washington write at the end of his 2nd term advising Americans to avoid political divisions & foreign affairs?
Farewell Address
T or F Despite his warnings, factions formed around 2 members of Washington’s Cabinet, Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Jefferson.
True
T or F Thomas Jefferson led the Federalists who took their name from the people who supported ratifying the Constitution.
False
T or F Alexander Hamilton led the Democratic-Republicans who wanted to keep most power at the state or local level.
False
T or F Jefferson supported agriculture and Hamilton supported manufacturing and trade.
True
T or F Political parties began when Hamilton & Jefferson had opposing viewpoints about the federal government.
True
What was the XYZ Affair?
French agents demanding bribe from the U.S. & America refusing
What were the Alien Acts?
Gave President the power to expel any immigrant and Increased the length of time it took to become a citizen to 14 years.
What were the Sedition Acts?
Acts that made it illegal to say anything or write anything insulting or false about the gov
Why were the Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions important?
Republicans argued states had right to declare fed laws unconstitutional
Why was the Marbury v. Madison decision important?
Set the precedent that the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
What are the challenges that George Washington faced during the beginning of his presidency?
Organizing the Federal Government, Developing a plan to repay the government’s war debts, Responding to the Whiskey Rebellion, Difficulty of maintaining neutrality following the French Revolution
How did the Federalists and the Republicans interpret the Constitution and government differently?
Federalists favored a loose interpretation of the constitution, Federalists favored greater power for the Federal government, Republicans favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution, Republicans favored more power for the states
What changes did President Thomas Jefferson make to the government?
Limited the power of the Federal Government over states and citizens, Cut military spending, Eliminated all federal taxes inside the country, Reversed convictions & refunded fines given under the Sedition Act.
