Chapter 6 “The New Republic” Section 1 “Government and Party Politics” page 192-197

Terms Administration Precedent Cabinet Tariff Lose construction Strict construction Whiskey Rebellion Political party Democratic Republic

1. The Judiciary Act of 1789 A) recognized George Washington as the first President B) established the office of the Secretary of State. C) created a system of thirteen federal district courts. D) appointed the first chief justice of the United States.

C) created a system of thirteen federal district courts.

2. Whom did Washington choose to lead the State Department? A) Henry Knox B) John Adams C) Edmund Randolph D) Thomas Jefferson

D) Thomas Jefferson

3. Which of the following was part of Alexander Hamilton’s plan for restricting the nation’s debt? A) using cash reserves to pay down state and national debts. B( banning taxes on goods such as coffee, tea, and alcoholic spirts. C) reducing tariffs on imported goods to lower prices for consumers D) developing a strong commercial and industrial economy

D) developing a strong commercial and industrial economy

4. The Whiskey Rebellion A)unified northern merchants and southern farmers B) led to the development of two distinct political groups C) caused the formation of the Democratic Societies D) started a disagreement among supporters of Federalists.

B) led to the development of two distinct political groups

5. One of Washington’s most important precedents was the A) formation of a Cabinet B) ending the Supreme Court C) Signing the Judiciary Act D) Selection of a Vice President

A) formation of a Cabinet

6. Why did southern farmers oppose Hamilton’s plan for the economy? They favored the charter of a Bank of the United States. They wanted the Federal government to assume state debt. They did not favor supporting the economy with agriculture. They did not want to pay taxes to help the northern states.

D) They did not want to pay taxes to help the northern states.

7. The political debates over the Whiskey Rebellion led to A) an increase in federal and excise taxes B) an agreement to relocate the national capital. C) the emergence of a two-party political system D) the disappearance of Democratic Societies.

C) the emergence of a two-party political system

8. Tax on imported goods

tariff

9. Group of federal leaders heading the major departments of the executive branch

Cabinet

10. Act or statement that becomes a tradition to be followed

Precedent

11. Officials in the executive branch of the government

Administration

12. Philosophy of limiting the federal government to powers explicitly granted by the Constitution

Strict construction

13. Group of people who seek to win elections and hold public office

Political party