8th Grade 1st Semester Exam Review

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2. Neutral means not taking sides.

True

False

3. Which continent was Washington the most concerned about when talking of alliances?

Africa

Asia

Europe

4. Hawks are symbols for war, and doves are a symbol of peace.

True

False

The Warhawks were Congressmen from the South and the West

Explanation

The Warhawks were Congressmen from the South and the West

5. The Bill of Rights were written to protect individual rights from the abuses of government.

True

False

6. The President is involved in the military of this country.

True

False

commander in chief, consulted by the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Explanation

commander in chief, consulted by the Joint Chiefs of Staff

7. The United States Supreme Court is considered the highest court in the land.

True

False

8. South Carolina felt as if their state's rights were violated by the passing of the Tariff of Abominations (1828 and another in 1832)

True

False

9. The Cherokee were the victims of the Trail of Tears.

True

False

10. The 5th and 6th amendments both deal with your legal rights.

True

False

11. All winners of the popular vote have won the Presidency.

True

False

12. Presidents have the power to make treaties.

True

False

Although the Congress needs to approve them.

Explanation

Although the Congress needs to approve them.

13. Which said that you couldn't criticize the U.S. government

Alien Act

Sedition Act

Neither

14. Washington discouraged the nation to become involved in tangling permanent [foreign] alliances.

True

False

15. Who did Alexander Hamilton trust with running the government?

The rich

The poor

Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr shot him dead in a duel.

Explanation

Aaron Burr shot him dead in a duel.

16. Which does NOT mean to get rid of?

Abolish

Nullify

Reject

Alter

17. A goal of the American system was to make trade easier and create a national economy

True

False

18. The Elastic Clause contains the phrase "necessary and proper"

True

False

19. Which was the final battle of the War of 1812 (and a strong showing for Jackson)?

Horseshoe Bend

Lake Erie

New Orleans

20. The President has no involvement in the legislative branch.

True

False

vetoes, addressing a joint session of Congress, encouraging people in his/her party to push certain legislation through

Explanation

vetoes, addressing a joint session of Congress, encouraging people in his/her party to push certain legislation through

21. If I wanted to gather signatures to protest the new flavors of Jumbo Jelly Beans from Elkhart, IN, I would be exercising this right.

Right to assemble

Right to impartial jury

Right to petition a set of grievances

22. Which is best described by having 3 branches of government?

Separation of powers

Federalism

Triple rooted Sassafras tree

23. We used an embargo to protest against other countries who were forcing our sailors to fight in their navies.

True

False

France and Great Britain, who were fighting a war at the time, were the main culprits.

Explanation

France and Great Britain, who were fighting a war at the time, were the main culprits.

24. The Northwest Passage was a river route to the Pacific Ocean.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

25. Which ended with the least amount of bloodshed?

Bacon's Rebellion

Shay's Rebellion

Whiskey Rebellion

26. Which pair were nicknamed "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too"

W.H. Harrison and John Tyler

A. Jackson and John Tyler

J Lo and Steven Tyler

27. Washington encouraged the nation to develop political parties.

True

False

28. There is a complete water route from Cincinnati, Ohio to New Orleans, LA.

True

False

The Ohio River is a tributary of the Mississippi River. New Orleans is at the delta of the Mississippi.

Explanation

The Ohio River is a tributary of the Mississippi River. New Orleans is at the delta of the Mississippi.

29. Manufacturing and industry mean the same thing.

True

False

manufacturing in factories

Explanation

manufacturing in factories

30. A census has the biggest impact on this branch.

Executive

Judicial

Legislative

31. Where was the Treaty signed to end the War of 1812?

Belgium

Netherlands

Luxembourg

32. Jefferson was a loose constructionist in terms of his view on the Constitution (on most issues)

True

False

he was strict: follow the Constitution word by word so the government does not abuse its power

Explanation

he was strict: follow the Constitution word by word so the government does not abuse its power

33. Check off all of the examples that display fairness.

Judicial review

Amendment process

Indian Removal Act

Alien and Sedition Act

No unreasonable search and seizure

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34. Which is an example of federalism? Check all that apply.

Reserved powers

Delegated powers

Concurrent powers

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35. Check ALL the boxes that describe rights that fair governments should provide, according to the Declaration of Independence.

Natural rights

Unalienable rights

Basic rights

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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36. Thomas Jefferson thought that a national bank would improve the economy of the United States' government (before it was created).

True

False

Jefferson opposed the strength of the bank, but he went along with Hamilton's idea because it would reduce debt.

Explanation

Jefferson opposed the strength of the bank, but he went along with Hamilton's idea because it would reduce debt.

37. The ideas of the Enlightenment inspired which event(s)?

American Revolution

French Revolution

Both

Neither

38. Who was President to kick off the War of 1812?

Jefferson

Madison

Monroe

39. Which said that immigrants could not plot against the government?

Alien Act

Sedition Act

Neither

40. The Corrupt Bargain took place in the election of 1828.

True

False

1824

Explanation

1824

41. The Bureau of Indian Affairs dealt only with the Indian Removal Act

True

False

42. Check all that were involved in the ideas of the Monroe Doctrine

Europe

Latin America

The United States

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43. Check all that were involved in the Adams-Onis Treaty.

Florida

Oklahoma

Spain

Texas

The U.S.

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44. The McCulloch v. Maryland case established judicial review.

True

False

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Marbury v. Madison

45. Which of these wanted to nullify a federal law? Check all that apply.

KY/VA Resolutions

Nullification Crisis

Jay's Treaty

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46. Fastest finger question. Which is the correct order for when these political parties were relevant (list the earliest one first)?

A. Democratic Republican
B. Federalist
C. Whig
D. National Republican

ABCD

BADC

BACD

47. The VA/GA Resolutions tried to nullify the Alien and Sedition Acts.

True

False

48. Which of the following were a part of the Federalist party?

Jefferson

Hamilton

Adams

Madison

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49. Check all of the statements that match the views of Thomas Jefferson

All men are created equal

The country should be more democratic

The army should be bigger

The national debt should be bigger

It's the right thing to do to double the size of the country (in 1800)

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50. Which of the following individuals served as a vice-president?

Jefferson

Hamilton

Adams

Madison

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51. Which of the following served as secretary of state?

Jefferson

Clay

Madison

Marbury

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52. Which could fit under a larger heading of "limited government"?

Checks and balances

Federalism

Rule of law

Separation of powers

Delegated powers

Elastic Clause

Reserved powers

Very loose interpretation of the Constitution

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53. Check off ALL of the characteristics of the Articles of Confederation.

Plan of union for 13 states

Weak central government

No legislative branch

No executive branch

No judicial branch

Written before the Declaration of Independence

Written before the U.S. Constitution

Established the Northwest Ordinance

Established the Land Ordinance of 1785

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8th Grade 1st Semester Exam Review

1. The _________ Affair involved Citizen Genet demanding a bribe from the United States. (3 letters)

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What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Neutral means not taking sides.

3. Which continent was Washington the most concerned about when talking of alliances?

4. Hawks are symbols for war, and doves are a symbol of peace.

5. The Bill of Rights were written to protect individual rights from the abuses of government.

6. The President is involved in the military of this country.

7. The United States Supreme Court is considered the highest court in the land.

8. South Carolina felt as if their state's rights were violated by the passing of the Tariff of Abominations (1828 and another in 1832)

9. The Cherokee were the victims of the Trail of Tears.

10. The 5th and 6th amendments both deal with your legal rights.

11. All winners of the popular vote have won the Presidency.

12. Presidents have the power to make treaties.

13. Which said that you couldn't criticize the U.S. government

14. Washington discouraged the nation to become involved in tangling permanent [foreign] alliances.

15. Who did Alexander Hamilton trust with running the government?

16. Which does NOT mean to get rid of?

17. A goal of the American system was to make trade easier and create a national economy

18. The Elastic Clause contains the phrase "necessary and proper"

19. Which was the final battle of the War of 1812 (and a strong showing for Jackson)?

20. The President has no involvement in the legislative branch.

21. If I wanted to gather signatures to protest the new flavors of Jumbo Jelly Beans from Elkhart, IN, I would be exercising this right.

22. Which is best described by having 3 branches of government?

23. We used an embargo to protest against other countries who were forcing our sailors to fight in their navies.

24. The Northwest Passage was a river route to the Pacific Ocean.

25. Which ended with the least amount of bloodshed?

26. Which pair were nicknamed "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too"

27. Washington encouraged the nation to develop political parties.

28. There is a complete water route from Cincinnati, Ohio to New Orleans, LA.

29. Manufacturing and industry mean the same thing.

30. A census has the biggest impact on this branch.

31. Where was the Treaty signed to end the War of 1812?

32. Jefferson was a loose constructionist in terms of his view on the Constitution (on most issues)

33. Check off all of the examples that display fairness.

34. Which is an example of federalism? Check all that apply.

35. Check ALL the boxes that describe rights that fair governments should provide, according to the Declaration of Independence.

36. Thomas Jefferson thought that a national bank would improve the economy of the United States' government (before it was created).

37. The ideas of the Enlightenment inspired which event(s)?

38. Who was President to kick off the War of 1812?

39. Which said that immigrants could not plot against the government?

40. The Corrupt Bargain took place in the election of 1828.

41. The Bureau of Indian Affairs dealt only with the Indian Removal Act

42. Check all that were involved in the ideas of the Monroe Doctrine

43. Check all that were involved in the Adams-Onis Treaty.

44. The McCulloch v. Maryland case established judicial review.

45. Which of these wanted to nullify a federal law? Check all that apply.

46. 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

47. The VA/GA Resolutions tried to nullify the Alien and Sedition Acts.

48. Which of the following were a part of the Federalist party?

49. Check all of the statements that match the views of Thomas Jefferson

50. Which of the following individuals served as a vice-president?

51. Which of the following served as secretary of state?

52. Which could fit under a larger heading of "limited government"?

53. Check off ALL of the characteristics of the Articles of Confederation.

46. Fastest finger question. Which is the correct order for when these political parties were relevant (list the earliest one first)?

A. Democratic Republican
B. Federalist
C. Whig
D. National Republican