George Washington

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Disagreements arose between those favoring a uniform national legal system and those favoring state courts.

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TRUE

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What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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to protect individual liberties

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Did President Washington have many conflicts with Congress over how to set up an effective government?

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TRUE

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What compromise did congress reach in establishing a court system?

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States kept their own laws and courts, but federal court would reverse state decisions.

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Model used for future action (set an example) by officials in Government is known as?

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precedent

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George Washington was unanimously voted into the role of president. It was because he displayed

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civic virtue

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As our first president, George Washington established many precedents for our nation. Which of the following was NOT one of the traditions he established? 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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One of the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is...   Options: express your opinions, right to own a home, right to refuse taxes, personal privacy

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right to refuse taxes

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Why is George Washington considered the Father of our Country?

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He established many of the traditions that presidents still follow today, he led the United States to independence from Great Britain, and he played an important role in the writing of the Constitution.

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As our first president, George Washington established many precedents for our nation. Which of the following was one of the traditions he established? Not choosing his cabinet member, three-term presidency, Presidential inauguration in January, State of the Union address speech

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State of the Union address speech