Question

lesson quiz 6-3
directions: multiple choice indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.

1. whom did democratic-republicans believe should run the federal government?

a. white male citizens
b. educated white male citizens
c. all educated citizens
d. all white citizens

1. as president, thomas jefferson carried out his idea of strengthening the nation by

a. appointing many judges to the nations courts.
b. finding funds to build up the nations military forces.
c. hiring hundreds of people to work in the federal government.
d. reducing the amount of taxes the federal government collected.

1. which of the following led directly to the passage of the alien and sedition acts in 1798?

a. president adamss postponment of negotiations regarding a dispute with france
b. native americans demand of payment for lands in the northwest territory
c. citizens anger over foreign attempts to influence the american government
d. armed mobs in pennsylvania attacking tax collectors and burning buildings

1. the virginia and kentucky resolutions

a. supported a strong national government
b. opposed the principle of states rights.
c. claimed states could nullify federal laws.
d. supported increased tariffs.

1. which statement about the election of 1800 is accurate?

a. americans supported federalist ideals.
b. personal attacks are improper in a campaign.
c. direct campaigning is effective.
d. the electoral college system needed changing.

1. how did president jefferson try to prevent federalist judges from gaining too much power?

a. by choosing hundreds of judges to replace those appointed by the adams administration
b. by making the secretary of state deliver commissions withheld by the adams administration
c. by asking the supreme court if presidential appointments to the courts were constitutional
d. by preventing people appointed as judges by the adams administration from receiving
their commissions
directions: short answer answer the following question in 1–2 paragraphs.

1. describe the circumstances that led to the supreme court hearing the marbury v. madison case.

what important precedents did this supreme court ruling establish?

1. what was the xyz affair? how did it contribute to the passage of the alien and sedition acts?

Explanation:

The questions are about US history and political developments (e.g., Democratic - Republicans' beliefs, Jefferson's policies, Alien and Sedition Acts, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, 1800 election, Marbury v. Madison, XYZ affair). The subfield of History in Social Science is the best fit as these topics relate to historical events, political history, and the development of the US political system.

Answer:

1. A. white male citizens
2. D. reducing the amount of taxes the federal government collected.
3. A. President Adams's postponment of negotiations regarding a dispute with France
4. C. claimed states could nullify federal laws.
5. D. The Electoral College system needed changing.
6. B. by making the secretary of state deliver commissions withheld by the Adams administration
7. (Short Answer Sample) The Marbury v. Madison case arose from the last - minute judicial appointments by President Adams. Adams appointed many judges (midnight judges) before leaving office, and some commissions were not delivered. Marbury was one of those who didn't get his commission and sued. The Supreme Court ruled that the Judiciary Act of 1789, which Marbury relied on, was unconstitutional. This established the principle of judicial review, where the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
8. (Short Answer Sample) The XYZ affair was a diplomatic incident where French agents (identified as X, Y, Z) demanded bribes from US envoys to negotiate a treaty. This led to anti - French sentiment in the US. The fear of French influence and potential sedition by pro - French immigrants led to the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts, which aimed to restrict immigration and limit criticism of the government.