8th Grade 1st Semester Exam Review
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- 1.
Which does NOT mean to get rid of?
- A.
Abolish
- B.
Nullify
- C.
Reject
- D.
Alter
Correct Answer
D. Alter -
- 2.
Check ALL the boxes that describe rights that fair governments should provide, according to the Declaration of Independence.
- A.
Natural rights
- B.
Unalienable rights
- C.
Basic rights
- D.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Correct Answer(s)
A. Natural rights
B. Unalienable rights
C. Basic rights
D. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -
- 3.
The ideas of the Enlightenment inspired which event(s)?
- A.
American Revolution
- B.
French Revolution
- C.
Both
- D.
Neither
Correct Answer
C. Both -
- 4.
Check off ALL of the characteristics of the Articles of Confederation.
- A.
Plan of union for 13 states
- B.
Weak central government
- C.
No legislative branch
- D.
No executive branch
- E.
No judicial branch
- F.
Written before the Declaration of Independence
- G.
Written before the U.S. Constitution
- H.
Established the Northwest Ordinance
- I.
Established the Land Ordinance of 1785
Correct Answer(s)
A. Plan of union for 13 states
B. Weak central government
D. No executive branch
E. No judicial branch
G. Written before the U.S. Constitution
H. Established the Northwest Ordinance -
- 5.
Which could fit under a larger heading of "limited government"?
- A.
Checks and balances
- B.
Federalism
- C.
Rule of law
- D.
Separation of powers
- E.
Delegated powers
- F.
Elastic Clause
- G.
Reserved powers
- H.
Very loose interpretation of the Constitution
Correct Answer(s)
A. Checks and balances
B. Federalism
C. Rule of law
D. Separation of powers
E. Delegated powers
G. Reserved powers -
- 6.
Check off all of the examples that display fairness.
- A.
Judicial review
- B.
Amendment process
- C.
Indian Removal Act
- D.
Alien and Sedition Act
- E.
No unreasonable search and seizure
Correct Answer(s)
A. Judicial review
B. Amendment process
E. No unreasonable search and seizure -
- 7.
The President has no involvement in the legislative branch.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
vetoes, addressing a joint session of Congress, encouraging people in his/her party to push certain legislation throughRate this question:
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- 8.
The President is involved in the military of this country.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
commander in chief, consulted by the Joint Chiefs of StaffRate this question:
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- 9.
A census has the biggest impact on this branch.
- A.
Executive
- B.
Judicial
- C.
Legislative
Correct Answer
C. Legislative -
- 10.
The United States Supreme Court is considered the highest court in the land.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Which is an example of federalism? Check all that apply.
- A.
Reserved powers
- B.
Delegated powers
- C.
Concurrent powers
Correct Answer(s)
A. Reserved powers
B. Delegated powers
C. Concurrent powers -
- 12.
The Bill of Rights were written to protect individual rights from the abuses of government.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
All winners of the popular vote have won the Presidency.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
The Elastic Clause contains the phrase "necessary and proper"
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
The 5th and 6th amendments both deal with your legal rights.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
If I wanted to gather signatures to protest the new flavors of Jumbo Jelly Beans from Elkhart, IN, I would be exercising this right.
- A.
Right to assemble
- B.
Right to impartial jury
- C.
Right to petition a set of grievances
Correct Answer
C. Right to petition a set of grievances -
- 17.
Which is best described by having 3 branches of government?
- A.
Separation of powers
- B.
Federalism
- C.
Triple rooted Sassafras tree
Correct Answer
A. Separation of powers -
- 18.
Washington discouraged the nation to become involved in tangling permanent [foreign] alliances.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
Washington encouraged the nation to develop political parties.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 20.
Who did Alexander Hamilton trust with running the government?
- A.
The rich
- B.
The poor
- C.
Aaron Burr
Correct Answer
A. The richExplanation
Aaron Burr shot him dead in a duel.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which continent was Washington the most concerned about when talking of alliances?
- A.
Africa
- B.
Asia
- C.
Europe
Correct Answer
C. Europe -
- 22.
Manufacturing and industry mean the same thing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
manufacturing in factoriesRate this question:
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- 23.
Thomas Jefferson thought that a national bank would improve the economy of the United States' government (before it was created).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Jefferson opposed the strength of the bank, but he went along with Hamilton's idea because it would reduce debt.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Neutral means not taking sides.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 25.
Which ended with the least amount of bloodshed?
- A.
Bacon's Rebellion
- B.
Shay's Rebellion
- C.
Whiskey Rebellion
Correct Answer
C. Whiskey Rebellion -
- 26.
Which of the following were a part of the Federalist party?
- A.
Jefferson
- B.
Hamilton
- C.
Adams
- D.
Madison
Correct Answer(s)
B. Hamilton
C. Adams -
- 27.
Which of the following individuals served as a vice-president?
- A.
Jefferson
- B.
Hamilton
- C.
Adams
- D.
Madison
Correct Answer(s)
A. Jefferson
C. Adams -
- 28.
Which of the following served as secretary of state?
- A.
Jefferson
- B.
Clay
- C.
Madison
- D.
Marbury
Correct Answer(s)
A. Jefferson
B. Clay
C. Madison -
- 29.
Fastest finger question. Which is the correct order for when these political parties were relevant (list the earliest one first)? A. Democratic RepublicanB. FederalistC. WhigD. National Republican
- A.
ABCD
- B.
BADC
- C.
BACD
Correct Answer
B. BADC -
- 30.
The _________ Affair involved Citizen Genet demanding a bribe from the United States. (3 letters)
Correct Answer
xyz
XYZ - 31.
Which said that immigrants could not plot against the government?
- A.
Alien Act
- B.
Sedition Act
- C.
Neither
Correct Answer
A. Alien Act -
- 32.
Which said that you couldn't criticize the U.S. government
- A.
Alien Act
- B.
Sedition Act
- C.
Neither
Correct Answer
B. Sedition Act -
- 33.
The VA/GA Resolutions tried to nullify the Alien and Sedition Acts.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 34.
The McCulloch v. Maryland case established judicial review.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Marbury v. MadisonRate this question:
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- 35.
Presidents have the power to make treaties.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Although the Congress needs to approve them.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Jefferson was a loose constructionist in terms of his view on the Constitution (on most issues)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
he was strict: follow the Constitution word by word so the government does not abuse its powerRate this question:
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- 37.
There is a complete water route from Cincinnati, Ohio to New Orleans, LA.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Ohio River is a tributary of the Mississippi River. New Orleans is at the delta of the Mississippi.Rate this question:
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- 38.
Check all of the statements that match the views of Thomas Jefferson
- A.
All men are created equal
- B.
The country should be more democratic
- C.
The army should be bigger
- D.
The national debt should be bigger
- E.
It's the right thing to do to double the size of the country (in 1800)
Correct Answer(s)
A. All men are created equal
B. The country should be more democratic
E. It's the right thing to do to double the size of the country (in 1800) -
- 39.
The Northwest Passage was a river route to the Pacific Ocean.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Although Lewis and Clark did make it all the way to the Pacific, there is not an all water route to the Pacific. They had to carry their boats over large stretches of the Rocky Mountains.Rate this question:
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- 40.
We used an embargo to protest against other countries who were forcing our sailors to fight in their navies.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
France and Great Britain, who were fighting a war at the time, were the main culprits.Rate this question:
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- 41.
Hawks are symbols for war, and doves are a symbol of peace.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Warhawks were Congressmen from the South and the WestRate this question:
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- 42.
Who was President to kick off the War of 1812?
- A.
Jefferson
- B.
Madison
- C.
Monroe
Correct Answer
B. Madison -
- 43.
Where was the Treaty signed to end the War of 1812?
- A.
Belgium
- B.
Netherlands
- C.
Luxembourg
Correct Answer
A. Belgium -
- 44.
Which was the final battle of the War of 1812 (and a strong showing for Jackson)?
- A.
Horseshoe Bend
- B.
Lake Erie
- C.
New Orleans
Correct Answer
C. New Orleans -
- 45.
Check all that were involved in the ideas of the Monroe Doctrine
- A.
Europe
- B.
Latin America
- C.
The United States
Correct Answer(s)
A. Europe
B. Latin America
C. The United States -
- 46.
Check all that were involved in the Adams-Onis Treaty.
- A.
Florida
- B.
Oklahoma
- C.
Spain
- D.
Texas
- E.
The U.S.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Florida
C. Spain
D. Texas
E. The U.S. -
- 47.
The Corrupt Bargain took place in the election of 1828.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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- 48.
Which of these wanted to nullify a federal law? Check all that apply.
- A.
KY/VA Resolutions
- B.
Nullification Crisis
- C.
Jay's Treaty
Correct Answer(s)
A. KY/VA Resolutions
B. Nullification Crisis -
- 49.
The Cherokee were the victims of the Trail of Tears.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 50.
A goal of the American system was to make trade easier and create a national economy
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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