Question 1

The Great Compromise:

Accepted Answer

A)  was negotiated by Benjamin Franklin.
B)  showed the South's determination to protect slavery.
C)  listed the explicit powers of Congress.
D)  created a four-year term for president.
E)  settled the question of congressional representation. E

Question 2

What major compromises were made at the Constitutional Convention,and what issues did they settle? What issues remained unsettled?

Accepted Answer

At the Constitutional Convention, several major compromises were made that helped to settle key issues and form the basis of the United States Constitution.

The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, settled the issue of representation in the legislative branch. It established a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate providing equal representation for each state.

Another significant compromise was the Three-Fifths Compromise, which settled the issue of how enslaved individuals would be counted for representation and taxation purposes. It was agreed that each enslaved person would be counted as three-fifths of a person for these purposes.

The issue of how to elect the president was settled with the Electoral College compromise, which established a system where electors would be chosen by each state to vote for the president.

Additionally, the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise addressed the issues of regulating commerce and the international slave trade, allowing Congress to regulate commerce but not to ban the importation of slaves until 1808.

However, not all issues were fully settled at the Constitutional Convention. One major unresolved issue was the question of individual rights and the lack of a bill of rights in the original Constitution. This would later lead to the addition of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

Overall, the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention helped to address key issues such as representation, slavery, and presidential election, but some issues remained unsettled and required further amendments to the Constitution.

Question 3

Just before he left office,Adams:

Accepted Answer

A)  repealed Hamilton's tax policies.
B)  questioned the fair outcome of the election.
C)  cemented Federalism within the judiciary.
D)  destroyed his official records.
E)  renewed his friendship with Jefferson. C

Question 4

The Bank of the United States:

Accepted Answer

A)  would be totally owned by the federal government.
B)  had unanimous support in Congress.
C)  was specifically authorized by the Constitution.
D)  would provide a stable national currency.
E)  was ultimately opposed by President Washington.

Question 5

Describe the presidency of John Adams.Be sure to include both the domestic and foreign issues that confronted his administration and how he succeeded in dealing with these issues.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The Supreme Court has final interpretive power over the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
-John Marshall

Accepted Answer

A)  the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
B)  issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts
C)  drafted the Land Ordinance of 1785
D)  diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution
E)  briefly represented New York at the Constitutional ConventionF) claimed to "smell a rat" at the Constitutional ConventionG) defined the United States through his tenure as chief justice of the Supreme CourtH) arrived in Philadelphia having spent months preparing for the Constitutional ConventionI) led American troops at the Battle of Fallen TimbersJ) negotiated the extremely popular treaty with Spain

Question 8

According to Alexander Hamilton,the United States needed a national bank to provide a stable currency and act as an engine of prosperity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In his inaugural address,President Washington emphasized:

Accepted Answer

A)  his economic plans.
B)  party politics.
C)  national unity.
D)  relations with Britain.
E)  his cabinet selections.

Question 10

Alexander Hamilton's basic vision of America was to make it:

Accepted Answer

A)  a vibrant capitalist power.
B)  a democratic model for the world.
C)  a mighty empire like ancient Rome.
D)  committed to limited government and social equality.
E)  an example of racial tolerance and diversity.

Question 11

Edmond Genet:

Accepted Answer

A)  came to the United States to escape the revolutionary excesses of the French Revolution.
B)  encouraged Americans to attack English and Spanish vessels.
C)  quickly won the sympathy of Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists.
D)  was deeply involved in the XYZ affair.
E)  became a leading member of the Republican party.

Question 12

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention sharply debated whether to establish a monarchy or a republic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

By raising taxes in the early 1780s,the Confederation was able to reduce the national debt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The New Jersey Plan proposed keeping unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Under President Adams,a war between the United States and France:

Accepted Answer

A)  was an undeclared naval conflict.
B)  was ended by the XYZ affair.
C)  halted partisan divisions.
D)  ended in American victory.
E)  led to French attacks on the U.S.coast.

Question 16

In his debate with Jefferson over the national bank's constitutionality,Hamilton:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasized states' rights.
B)  strictly interpreted the Constitution.
C)  used the doctrine of implied powers.
D)  emphasized the Tenth Amendment.
E)  had Madison's support.

Question 17

On the issue of the assumption of state debts,James Madison agreed with Alexander Hamilton.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
-George Washington

Accepted Answer

A)  the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
B)  issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts
C)  drafted the Land Ordinance of 1785
D)  diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution
E)  briefly represented New York at the Constitutional ConventionF) claimed to "smell a rat" at the Constitutional ConventionG) defined the United States through his tenure as chief justice of the Supreme CourtH) arrived in Philadelphia having spent months preparing for the Constitutional ConventionI) led American troops at the Battle of Fallen TimbersJ) negotiated the extremely popular treaty with Spain

Question 19

In regard to religion,the Constitution:

Accepted Answer

A)  makes the United States a Christian nation.
B)  reflects the atheism of the Founding Fathers.
C)  prohibits the states from having official churches.
D)  expresses hostility toward religion.
E)  prevents Congress from establishing an official religion.

Question 20

Who among the following was an anti-Federalist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alexander Hamilton
B)  John Jay
C)  George Mason
D)  James Madison
E)  George Washington

Exam 6: Strengthening the New Nation

The Great Compromise:

What major compromises were made at the Constitutional Convention,and what issues did they settle? What issues remained unsettled?

Just before he left office,Adams:

The Bank of the United States:

Describe the presidency of John Adams.Be sure to include both the domestic and foreign issues that confronted his administration and how he succeeded in dealing with these issues.

The Supreme Court has final interpretive power over the Constitution.

MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -John Marshall

According to Alexander Hamilton,the United States needed a national bank to provide a stable currency and act as an engine of prosperity.

In his inaugural address,President Washington emphasized:

Alexander Hamilton's basic vision of America was to make it:

Edmond Genet:

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention sharply debated whether to establish a monarchy or a republic.

By raising taxes in the early 1780s,the Confederation was able to reduce the national debt.

The New Jersey Plan proposed keeping unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.

Under President Adams,a war between the United States and France:

In his debate with Jefferson over the national bank's constitutionality,Hamilton:

On the issue of the assumption of state debts,James Madison agreed with Alexander Hamilton.

MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -George Washington

In regard to religion,the Constitution:

Who among the following was an anti-Federalist?