Standard 1 Review

Based on this chart, why is the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 considered an early example of Republicanism in the United States? Choose 2

• It reinforced federal oversight by recognizing the need for strict intervention and control over new states

• It emphasized the importance of self-governance and representation

• It demonstrated a commitment to balancing federal authority with respect for individual rights

• It promoted division of power by giving new states authority over existing ones

• It provided for the creation of new states that would function independent of the federal government

This is Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution. "To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

How did the idea expressed in this Article contribute to the development of federalism during the early years of the nation?

• It granted unlimited power over the states to Congress.

• It provided flexibility to Congress without undermining the autonomy of the states.

• It prohibited Congress from collaborating with the states.

• It authorized Congress to encroach upon the powers of the states in order to carry out its responsibilities.

Which statement best describes the influence the Federalist Papers had on the Constitution?

• They served as the primary source of inspiration for the Constitution

• They played a crucial role in promoting the ratification of the Constitution

• They swayed public opinion in favor or rewriting the Constitution

• They criticized the strong central government created under the Constitution

This is an excerpt from an essay written by James Madison for the National Gazette on September 22, 1792.

Based on this excerpt, what role did Madison think political parties should play in the new nation?

• They should keep the central government safe from the unwise choices of the many

• They should advocate for an unlimited central government

• They should protect the interest of the few instead of the interests of the community

• They should protect republicanism

This is an excerpt of a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson to Abigail Adams in 1804.

Based on this excerpt, what opinion did President Jefferson have about the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison?

• Branches of government should not be trusted to decide Constitutional questions for themselves.

• The potential for the judiciary to wield excessive power was great and should not be ignored.

• The ultimate authority to interpret the Constitution should reside with the judiciary.

• Judicial Review should be enforced because it upheld the principle of separation of powers.

What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?

• Articles of Confederation

• Ratification

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Which government principle is in this diagram?

• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Separation of Powers
• Individual Rights 

What was a primary reason the Stamp Act was seen as unjust by the American colonists?

• It was a tax on all goods produced in the colonies.

• It was enacted without any representation from the colonies in the British Parliament.

• It prohibited the colonies from establishing their own governments.

• It forced colonists to serve in the British military.

Match the following causes of the American Revolution.

• Redcoats killed civilians in Boston

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• rally cry for the colonists

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• could not pass Appalachian Mountains

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• only allowed trade with mother country

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How did the principles of Republicanism shape the development of the U.S. Constitution, and what challenges arose in applying these principles to the new nation?

• Republicanism emphasized the need for a strong executive branch, leading to the creation of a powerful presidency with minimal checks from other branches

• Republican ideals demanded the elimination of all class distinctions, resulting in the abolition of property requirements for holding public office in all states.

• The focus on individual rights and limited government inspired the inclusion of the Bill of Rights, but debates over federal versus state authority revealed tensions in applying these ideas.

• Republicanism promoted the idea of majority rule, leading to the rejection of protections for minority rights in early legislative decisions.