Washington - Jefferson

This list provides examples of —

• topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention

• domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic

• weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

• issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.

• The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.

• Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

Which action completes this diagram?

• oversee state government agencies

• regulate the creation of new businesses

• establish a national bank

• eliminate protective tariffs

Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to —

• the creation of reservations for American Indians

• a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights

• the establishment of the first U.S. political parties

• a compromise over slavery in western territories

The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over —

• how the nation should develop economically

• whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine

• whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine

• whether to approve the Declaration of Independence

Which phrase completes this excerpt?

• colonial Settlements

• protective Tariffs

• permanent Alliances

• territorial Disputes

Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• The federal government has the power to regulate trade among the states.

• State governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus.

• Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law.

• State courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law.

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that —

• only the courts may regulate interstate commerce

• the president may veto federal legislation

• the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

• only the president may issue an executive order

The Embargo Act of 1807

• banned all U.S. imports and exports

• increased the amount of exports to France

• placed a heavy tax on all imported goods

• led to war with England

In 1803, Jefferson purchased this tract of land from France for 15 million dollars, doubling the size of the United States

• Ohio Territory

• Louisiana Territory

• Oregon Territory

• Texas