George Washington and John Adams review

The purpose of the Sedition Act was to prevent--

• people of the country from petitioning against the government

• enemy nations from sending spies over

• people from saying or writing anything harmful about the government

• citizens of other countries from moving to America

Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan was designed to--

• Help build the national economy

• Encourage British imports

• Prevent Congressional control of interstate commerce

• Strengthen the powers of the state governments

Under the Alien Enemies Act, Adams could--

• deport citizens from countries America was at war with.

• force people to live in America longer in order to become a citizen.

• silence those who spoke out against him

• remove any suspicious people from any country

The principle of government that emphasizes that people elect representatives to serve in the government is called -

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

Why did President George Washington caution Americans against forming alliances with foreign nations in his Farewell Address?

• He feared trade with Latin America would be harmed

• He was troubled that France might establish colonies in the Americas

• He worried that the nation might later be dragged into a foreign war

• He sought to protect America’s Western frontier

Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which statement below is a principle of the U.S. Constitution?

• The executive branch makes the laws.

• Government interests have priority over individual liberties.

• Governments have the duty to bring order by whatever means are necessary.

• The people are the ultimate source of government power.

During the presidency of John Adams, three French agents would discuss a treaty with the U.S. only in exchange for a bribe. The incident came to be known as the--

• ABC Talks

• XYZ Event

• ABC Incident

• XYZ Affair

Why was the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 significant?

• It established the state and federal court system.

• It created the white house

• It established the constitutional principle of judicial review.

• It allowed George Washington to choose his own vice president.

Which action completes the diagram?

• oversee state government agencies

• regulate the creation of new businesses

• establish the national bank

• eliminate protective tariffs