8 Questions
What was the purpose of the 12th Amendment?
To redefine the voting process for the president
What did the Federalists believe about the strength of the federal government compared to state government?
Federal government should have more power than state government
What kind of economy did Jefferson advocate for?
Farming and agriculture economy
Why did Hamilton advocate for the establishment of a National Bank?
To have more control over money and financial policies
What was the function of the Department of State and who was chosen to lead it?
Taking care of matters with other countries, led by Thomas Jefferson
What does the term nullify mean?
To shut down or lessen severity
Why did the House of Representatives have to decide who should be President in the Election of 1800?
There was a tie between Bert and Thomas Jefferson
What was Hamilton’s view of the economy?
A diverse economy would make it wealthy
Test your knowledge of the functions of different US government departments and their leaders. Answer questions about the roles of the Cabinet, Department of War, Department of State, and Treasury Department.
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