Question 6: What was Jefferson’s greatest concern?
Jefferson's greatest concern was that judges were not elected. He expressed apprehension about judges having life tenure, which he believed made them less accountable and more susceptible to the same passions and biases as other individuals in political roles.
Question 7: How did the election of 1796 increase political tensions?
The election of 1796 increased political tensions because President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy. This partisan divide contributed to increasing animosity and rivalry between their respective supporters.
Question 8: What was Hamilton’s rationale for placing a tax on whiskey?
Hamilton planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt. By imposing this excise tax, Hamilton aimed to generate revenue that would help pay off the debts incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Question 9: How did the U.S. Supreme Court interpret this article in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)? Select TWO correct answers.
The two correct answers are:
- States may be subject to federal regulation in matters of commerce.
- States may regulate commerce within their own borders.
Question 10: Based on the provided excerpt, what was one of Washington's key actions regarding foreign policy?
One of Washington's key actions regarding foreign policy was his insistence on maintaining a neutral course between France and Britain during the conflicts arising from the French Revolution. He chose not to fully align with either side, which he believed was prudent until the United States grew stronger.