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Which Characteristics describe the Federalist Party?
supported industry and trade
was more popular in southern states
wanted a strong central government
was popular in northern states
had the support of farmers
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Which characteristics describe the Democratic-Republican Party?
supported industry and trade
was more popular in southern states
wanted a strong central government
was popular in northern states
had the support of farmers
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How did the XYZ affair create problems for President John Adams?
France became upset with Adams for refusing to reopen peace talks
Great Britain became angry with Adams for lending money to its enemy
Most Americans were outraged that Adams paid the bribes that the French demanded.
Members of his own party were upset with Adams for not asking Congress to declare war.
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Why did Democratic-Republican leaders pressure Congress to repeal the Alien and Sedition Acts?
They argued that the acts violated the Neutrality Proclamation.
They believed that the acts hurt the interests of farmers in southern states.
They were upset that the acts would hurt America’s relationship with France.
They believed the acts were unconstitutional because they interfered with state governments.
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Why was the election of 1800 significant?
It was the first election to use the electoral college system.
It was the first time more than one candidate ran for president.
It was the first time candidates traveled to give campaign speeches.
It was the first peaceful change of political power from one party to another.
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Which of the following policies did Thomas Jefferson enact as president? Choose the three correct answers.
cutting domestic taxes
lowering military spending
increasing the size of the military
removing the Bank of the United States
letting the Alien and Sedition Acts expire
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The ruling in Marbury v. Madison confirmed the Supreme Court’s power of . . .
Veto and made congress a much stronger part of the national government.
Precedent and made the president a much stronger part of the national government.
Judicial Review and made judiciary a much stronger part of the national government.
Eminent Domains and made political parties a much stronger part of the national government.