The decision in Marbury vs. Madison (1803) was important because it

established the principle of Judicial Review

Under John Marshall's leadership, the Supreme Court issued decisions that...

emphasized supremacy of federal laws over state laws

This represents the Constitution as a "living and breathing document"

The constitution can be amended

Which of the following best summarizes the reason for the weaknesses under the A.O.C.?

The states feared the creation of a another tyrannical ruler

Gibbons vs. Ogden addresses which of the following issues?

the regulation of interstate commerce

Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose Hamilton's financial plan?

the feared the plan favored the rich

Which answer best represents the significance of this quote from Washington's farewell address?

alliances could draw the U.S. into foreign wars

Which would be a primary source of Shays' Rebellion?

a journal entry from a farmer involved in the uprising

Under the AOC the national govt. had which of the following powers?

the power to negotiate treaties

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was important because it...

established the principle of Judicial Review

What conclusion can be best drawn from the information in this chart?

Political Parties often have differing visions of the future

Historians often cite Shays' Rebellion as a significant event in History because...

demonstrated the weakness of the federal govt under the AOC

What can you do for Extra Credit?

Watch a historical film related to class

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1
The decision in Marbury vs. Madison (1803) was important because it
restricted Congress's power to use the "elastic clause"
established the principle of Judicial Review
allowed federal government to control interstate commerce
upheld the constitutionality of the national bank
2
Under John Marshall's leadership, the Supreme Court issued decisions that...
increased ability of Congress to check Presidential power
emphasized supremacy of federal laws over state laws
gave states the power to tax the national bank
declared racisal segregation laws unconstitutional
3
This represents the Constitution as a "living and breathing document"
the constitution has absolute power
The constitution gaurantees the right to free speech
The constitution can be amended
The Constitution can never be amended
4
Which of the following best summarizes the reason for the weaknesses under the A.O.C.?
The states wanted to create a strong central govt.
The King of England did not want the colonies to have power
The states feared the creation of a another tyrannical ruler
The government had no executive branch
5
What View Point does Jefferson hold in this quote?
Broad Interpretation
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Strict Interpreation
6
Gibbons vs. Ogden addresses which of the following issues?
the right of states to tax a federal property
the Supreme Courts right to declare a law unconstitutional
the issue of congressional privileges
the regulation of interstate commerce
7
All of these represent Anti-Federalists, EXCEPT?
famers
underprivileged minority
anti-federalists
privileged minority
8
"Commerce with all nations, Alliances with none" aligns with what document below?
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
Washington's Farewell Address
Declaration of Independence
9
Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose Hamilton's financial plan?
they wanted to see a strong federal government
they wanted to help souther manufacturers
the feared the plan favored the rich
Hamilton was from New York
10
Which answer best represents the significance of this quote from Washington's farewell address?
alliances could draw the U.S. into foreign wars
the U.S. should break its agreement with France
The U.S. should seek alliances with other countries
the destination of the U.S. was to rule other countries
11
Which would be a primary source of Shays' Rebellion?
a recent novel about Shays' Rebellion
a movie on the life of Shay
a military history of the Young Republic written in 1905
a journal entry from a farmer involved in the uprising
12
All of the following are Compromises made during the Constitutional Convention EXCEPT?
The Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise
The Lousianna Purchase
Create three branches of Government
13
Under the AOC the national govt. had which of the following powers?
the power to negotiate treaties
the power to regulate foreign trade
the power to collect taxes
the power to elect a president
14
The decision in Marbury v. Madison was important because it...
established the right of states to nullify federal laws
established Judicial Preview
established the principle of Federalism
established the principle of Judicial Review
15
What conclusion can be best drawn from the information in this chart?
The Federalists opposed most trade
The Democratic-Republicans favored a strong national govt.
Political Parties often have differing visions of the future
Political Parties usually agree on most issues
16
Historians often cite Shays' Rebellion as a significant event in History because...
demonstrated the weakness of the newly created central govt.
made americans realize that paying taxes leads to violence
demonstrated the weakness of the federal govt under the AOC
demonstrated the strength of the newly created central govt.
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What can you do for Extra Credit?
go to a Museum related to History
Run 3 Milies
Watch a historical film related to class
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