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Chapter 6
Multiple Choice Quiz
1 By 1786, even defenders of the Articles of Confederation
True or False Quiz accepted the fact that which of the following needed to be
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Essay A) the power to tax
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E) the navy
2 Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the men
who attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
A) They represented the great property interests.

B) They were relatively young.

C) They believed in democracy.

D) They were well-educated.

E) They were all highly respected.

3 The most significant division in the Constitutional Convention
was between
A) slave and free states.

B) large and small states.

C) eastern and western interests.

D) agricultural and manufacturing interests.

E) the Federalists and the Republicans.

4 James Madison's Virginia Plan proposed

A) revision and strengthening of the Articles of

Confederation.
B) larger influence within a new national government
for the richer and more populous states.
C) a unicameral national legislature with equal
representation for the states.
D) a bicameral national legislature with state
representatives in both houses chosen by popular
vote.
E) the direct election of the president.
5 The most important issue not yet addressed when the
Constitutional Convention adjourned was
 A) the question of counting slaves for representation.

B) whether to have an executive or not.

C) the absence of a list of individual rights.

D) the question of the power of the national government

to tax.
E) where to locate the national capitol.
6 The Antifederalists did all of the following EXCEPT

A) present themselves as the true protectors of the

principles of the Revolution.
B) fear the potential for despotism in a strong
centralized government.
C) argue that the Constitution would increase taxes,
weaken the states, and abolish individual liberties.
D) argue that the Constitution represented the rights of
the "well born" at the expense of the common
people.
E) show a basic faith in human nature and man's ability
to wield power justly.
7 Which of the following was NOT addressed by the first
Congress under the new Constitution?
A) a bill of rights

B) a federal court system

C) an executive department

D) the role of political parties in the election of a

president
E) None of these answers is correct.
8 The Constitution's most distinctive feature was its

A) separation of "powers" with "checks and balances."

B) system for the direct election of the executive.

C) lack of a national judicial system.

D) single house legislature.

E) lack of amendment provisions.

9 The number of Supreme Court justices was determined by

A) Article III of the Constitution.

B) the chief justice.

C) the president.

D) a popular vote.

E) Congress.
10 To prevent an "excess of democracy" and the tyranny of mob
rule, the Constitution restricted direct popular election to
A) the president.

B) federal judges.

C) senators.

D) representatives.

E) All these answers are correct.

11 Which of the following was NOT a belief of Alexander
 Hamilton?
A) Urbanization and industrialization were desirable.

B) A stable and effective government required an elite

ruling class.
C) The new government needed the support of the
wealthy and powerful.
D) A permanent national debt was desirable.

E) The best leaders are those democratically elected.

12 President Washington helped stabilize the western frontier
by
A) putting down the Whiskey Rebellion.

B) allowing existing states to incorporate additional land

claims.
C) refusing to bargain with Indian resistance leaders.

D) relieving General "Mad Anthony" Wayne of his

command.
E) discovering white settlements of the Ohio Valley and
the Great Lakes region.
13 Jefferson and his followers believed the Federalists were
creating a political party because they were
A) using their offices to reward supporters and win
allies.
B) forming local associations to strengthen their stand
in local communities.
C) working to establish a national network of influence.

D) forming caucuses of elected officials.

E) All these answers are correct.

14 Which of the following was NOT a belief held by Jefferson
and his followers?
A) The ordinary farmer-citizen could, if properly
educated, be trusted to govern through elected
representatives.
B) Urban people posed a danger to a republic because
they could easily become a lawless mob.
C) The best citizen was one who tilled his own soil.

D) Commercial activity was a danger to the republic.

E) None of these answers is correct.

15 Under the Constitution, the status of the western Indian
tribes was
A) not clearly defined.

B) that of independent nations.

C) that of conquered nations.

D) the same as states.

E) clearly defined.
16 Although the treaty between England and the United States
that John Jay negotiated in 1794 fell short of his instructions,
it did
A) little to improve commercial relations with England.

B) give America undisputed sovereignty over the entire

Northwest.
C) end the impressments of American soldiers.

D) indicate that the United States and France were not

going to war.
 E) end the impressments of American soldiers and
indicated that the United States and France were not
going to war.
17 In the election of 1796,

A) Thomas Jefferson was the choice of southern

Federalists.
B) the Federalist Party united behind Adams.

C) George Washington took an active role.

D) the Federalist Party divided when southern

Federalists refused to support Adams.
E) Hamilton favored Jefferson over Adams.
18 Republicans pinned their hopes for a reversal of the Alien
and Sedition Acts on the
A) Supreme Court.

B) Senate.

C) House of Representatives.

D) Army of the United States.

E) state legislatures.
19 The "quasi war" with France

A) was started by American impressments of French

sailors.
B) led to a series of humiliating defeats for the
American navy.
C) led to the XYZ Affair.

D) helped the Federalists to increase their

Congressional majorities.
E) helped the Republicans win control of Congress in
1798.
20 Which of the following is NOT true of the campaign and
election of 1800?
A) It was one of the ugliest in American history.

B) Parties and party organization played an important

role.
C) It underscored problems in the method of electing a
president.
D) It resulted in a clear victory for the winning
candidate.
E) It created the first urban political machine.
21 The Federalists made a last gasp attempt to maintain power
by
A) repealing the Alien and Sedition Acts.

B) supporting Aaron Burr for president.

C) creating new federal courts and judges.

D) plotting a revolution to prevent the election of

Jefferson.
E) expanding the number of Supreme Court justices.
22 Which of the following was NOT accomplished by Pinckney's
Treaty?
A) Spain recognized America's right to navigate the
Mississippi River.
B) The northern boundary of Florida was fixed at the
31st parallel.
 C) The Spanish would prevent Florida Indians from
attacking the U.S.
D) The city of New Orleans was transferred to the U.S.

E) None of these answers is correct.

23 Which of the following about the Alien and Sedition Acts is
NOT true?
A) They were some of the most controversial legislation
in American history.
B) They were roundly protested by the Federalists of
New England.
C) They discouraged immigration and encouraged
foreigners to leave.
D) They were invoked to arrest Republican newspaper
editors.
E) They strengthened the president's hand in dealing
with aliens.
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