EOC Review USHC.1.CC Spot Check

The quotation seen here represents which major principle in early United States foreign policy?

• neutrality

• cooperation

• isolationism

• interventionism

The policy represented in the passage seen here was initially made popular by which person?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

Probably the most important Supreme Court decision was ​ (a)   in which the court ruled ​ (b)   .

• Marbury v. Madison

• it had the power to declare a law unconstitutional

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Scott v Sandford

• slaves are still slaves even when taken into free

• the power to tax is the power to destroy

• Fletcher v. Peck

• the national gov. can regulate interstate commerce

Answer explanation

The most important Supreme Court decision was Marbury v. Madison where the court ruled it had the power to declare a law unconstitutional.

"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness—these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity."
- George Washington, September 17, 1796

According to the Farewell Address, which of these BEST explains Washington’s view on religion?

• Religion would soon lose popularity among the American people.

• Religion should become the backbone of the American government.

• Religion causes people to behave badly and could hurt the country.

• Religion plays a large role in the United States’ political success.

Answer explanation

Religion plays a large role in the United States’ political success.

Choose THREE items that describe precedents set by George Washington during his presidency.

• Served a one-term presidency.

• First to send troops into a foreign war.

• Encouraged neutrality in foreign affairs.

• First to be inaugurated.

• Established how the President should be addressed.

Answer explanation

The correct choices are: Encouraged neutrality in foreign affairs, First to be inaugurated, Established how the President should be addressed.