Test Study Guide

Test Study Guide – The Early Republic

  1. Know how many electoral votes it takes to become president of the United States

    1. 270

  2. Know how the number of electors is decided for each state

    1. The number of representatives in the House of Representatives + the two senators = the number of electors

  3. Know the kind of electoral balance do you need in order to win the presidency of the United States

    1. You need a mix of a lot of votes and geographic balance; the right votes in the right places.

  4. Know why our Founders created the Electoral College system

    1. So that states with a large population wouldn’t dominate American politics

  5. Know what color represents the Democratic Party

    1. Blue

  6. Know what color represents the Republican Party

    1. Red

  7. Know the label given to an Electoral College member who doesn’t vote the way his / her state suggests

    1. Faithless Elector

  8. Know which amendment is a way that a president can be “removed” from office

    1. 25th amendment and the impeachment and firing process

  9. Know another way that a president can be “removed” from office

    1. Through impeachment and firing

    2. Know that when a president is impeached, it doesn’t mean that she / he is now removed from office

    3. Know which legislative body can impeach the president

    4. House of Representatives (with a simple majority)

    5. Know which legislative body can fire the president

    6. Senate (with a 2/3 majority)

    7. Be able to match each word below with its correct definition

    8. Precedent – an earlier action or expression that is regarded as a model for future actions or expressions

    9. Alien – a foreigner who is not a citizen in the country in which he or she is living

    10. Sedition – conduct or speech that is encouraging rebellion against the government

    11. Spangled – covered in small glittering objects

    12. Nationalism – an extreme form of patriotism

    13. Sectionalism – in the context of our unit, to identify with your region or state more than your country

    14. Doctrine – a set of beliefs or principles

    15. Ramparts – a defensive wall around buildings to protect in battle

    16. Know the elective order of the first five presidents and their political party and years served

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      1. George Washington – No Political Party – 1789 to 1797

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      1. John Adams – Federalist Party – 1797 to 1801

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      1. Thomas Jefferson – Democratic-Republican Party – 1801 to 1809

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      1. James Madison – Democratic-Republican Party – 1809 to 1817

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      1. James Monroe – Democratic-Republican Party – 1817 to 1825

    22. Know the historical label given to the first era of American history under the Constitution

    23. The Early Republic (the first five presidents)

    24. Know what entity is in control of Washington, D. C.

    25. Congress

    26. Know the political party that Alexander Hamilton favored

    27. The Federalist Party

    28. Know the first four presidential cabinet positions and their purpose

    29. Department of Justice – the “law office” of the federal government; prosecutes on behalf of and defends the federal government in court

    30. Department of War – manages the military of the United States

    31. Department of State – manages the international relations of the United States

    32. Department of Treasury – manages the economy of the United States

    33. Know how many official presidential cabinet positions exist today

    34. 15

    35. Know the name of the actual capital city of the United States of America

    36. Washington (named after President Washington)

    37. Know the name of the land on which the capital city of the United States of America sits

    38. District of Columbia (D. C.)

    39. Know a precedent set by President Washington

    40. A president should only serve for two terms

    41. Know a precedent set by President Washington

    42. The president should lead in a strong, but cautious and thoughtful way

    43. Know a precedent set by President Washington

    44. Image of the presidency = the president is supposed to behave with honor, dignity, and integrity at all times

    45. Know a warning that President Washington gave to the United States in his farewell address

    46. Government debt should be paid off as quickly as possible

    47. Know a warning that President Washington gave to the United States in his farewell address

    48. The United States should be reserved and neutral with international relations

    49. Know a warning that President Washington gave to the United States in his farewell address

    50. Political parties are destructive and negative forces

    51. Know which act made it very difficult for foreigners to become American citizens and allowed quick imprisonment and deportation of illegal immigrants

    52. Alien Act

    53. President Adams is generally well-regarded by presidential historians most specifically because he . . .

    54. Peacefully transferred power to the next president upon his election defeat in 1800

    55. Know which act made it a crime to falsely criticize the federal government with potential prison time as punishment

    56. Sedition Act

    57. Know which political party supported the Alien and Sedition Acts

    58. Federalist Party

    59. Write an “F” or “DR” beside each descriptive statement that matches the Federalist or Democratic-Republican Party

F = religiously “strict” (Christianity)

F = loose interpretation of the Constitution

DR = favored the interest of farmers and rural folks

DR = strongest in the South

DR = religiously tolerant

F = favored business interests and the development of cities \n DR = strict interpretation of the Constitution

F = favored Britain in international affairs

DR = favored France in international affairs

F = strongest in New England

  1. From the options provided, know the best example of Laisses Faire economics

    1. The federal government allows businesses to make their own safety standards for workers

  2. From the options provided, know the best example of Laisses Faire economics

    1. The federal government puts no taxes on citizens

  3. Know which president from The Early Republic Era is most associated with laissez faire economics

    1. Thomas Jefferson

  4. Understand President Jefferson’s viewpoint on the potential Louisiana Purchase before the purchase took place

    1. He was hesitant to go forward with the Louisiana Purchase because the Constitution did not explicitly state the president had the power to purchase land on behalf of the federal government

  5. Know which president ordered the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase

    1. Thomas Jefferson

  6. Know the two men President Jefferson chose to explore the new Louisiana Purchase territory

    1. Lewis and Clark

  7. Know an impact of the Louisiana Purchase

    1. It doubled the size of the United States

  8. Know which option refers to a person who prefers war as a very last resort as in all negotiation options ought to be exhausted before considering war

    1. Dove

  9. Know which option refers to a person who prefers a quicker use of warfare in that negotiating too much only makes problems worse

    1. Hawk

    2. Know who the author is of the national anthem of the United States

    3. Francis Scott Key

    4. Know what the national anthem was originally written as

    5. A poem

    6. Know what even inspired the writing of the national anthem of the United States

    7. Battle at Baltimore

    8. Know the title of the national anthem of the United States

    9. Star Spangled Banner

    10. Which option below is a concept in which a person has a loyalty to a country as a whole; a sort of extreme loyalty / patriotism

    11. Nationalism

    12. Which option below is a concept in which a person has a loyalty to their state or region over their country

    13. Sectionalism

    14. Know who was considered the leader of the Southern Section of the United States in the early 1800s

    15. John Calhoun

    16. Know who was considered the leader of the Western Section of the United States in the early 1800s

    17. Henry Clay

    18. Know who was considered the leader of the New England Section of the United States in the early 1800s

    19. Daniel Webster

    20. Know what President Monroe’s presidency is often referred to as

    21. The Era of Good Feelings

    22. Know what President Monroe specifically did for his presidency to be referred to as the “Era of Good Feelings”

    23. He went on a tour of the United States and spoke with citizens who had different viewpoints. It was called a goodwill tour.

    24. Be able to explain the Monroe Doctrine

    25. The United States would not interfere in the affairs of European countries and the United States expected all European countries to not get involved in the affairs of any country in the Western Hemisphere