The Federalist Era Test

First Secretary of Treasury

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which party feared that a strong central government would endanger people’s liberties?

• Federalist

• Democratic Republican

• Whig

• Libertarian

What is one of the liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom from unreasonable searches

What was interesting about the relationship between the president, John Adams, and vice president, Thomas Jefferson, who were elected in 1796?

• They were of members of opposing parties

• They were childhood friends

• They both served in the military together

• They were from the same political party

According to Federalist Party Leaders, what passed in 1798 that would protect the nations security?

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Louisiana Purchase

• Declaration of Independence

The attorney general in Washington's cabinet was who?

• Edmund Randolph

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

What circumstance led to the meeting that resulted in what we call the XYZ Affair?

• British ships were forcing Americans to join the British navy.

• The French were seizing American ships.

• The US was attacking British and French ships.

• The British were attacking French ships.

How did moving the nation's capital to the south benefit most members of Congress?

• It increased the number of congressional sessions held each year.

• The more central location relieved the burden of travel.

• It allowed for more public engagement in politics.

• It provided better security for congressional meetings.

First Secretary of State.

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What legislation gave the president authority to deport—send out of the country— those people of foreign birth thought to be dangerous?

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Immigration and Nationality Act

• Patriot Act

• Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act