George Washington's Presidency and Precedents

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What country did George Washington defeat in the American Revolution War? Options: Spain, Canada, Russia, England

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England

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What are the examples set by Washington for future presidents to follow called?

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Precedent

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How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?

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He created a cabinet of advisors.

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Groups of department leaders who serve the President

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Cabinet

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Washington did not take sides between England and France by declaring the

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Neutrality Proclamaton

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The amount the nation's government owes is called the...

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national debt

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Why is George Washington considered the Father of our Country? Options: He established many of the traditions that presidents still follow today., He led the United States to independence from Great Britain., He played an important role in the writing of the Constitution., All of these reasons

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All of these reasons

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Which of the following was NOT one of the traditions established by George Washington as our first president? Options: The Cabinet of advisors, Two-term presidency, Presidential inauguration in January, The title "Mr. President"

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Presidential inauguration in January

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Washington established an executive cabinet to...

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provide the president with a group of people that could advise the president on different matters.

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Which of the following is a modern day effect of one of Washington's precedents?

• The Secretary of State is able to oversee the affairs of each state.
• The President is addressed as "His Excellency"
• The United States refrains from getting involved in the crisis in Syria.
• The President cannot serve more than 2 terms.

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The President cannot serve more than 2 terms.