Washington's Presidency 2023

Front

What is the purpose of the Cabinet?

Back

Advise the President on matters relating to specific duties and offices

Answer explanation

Jefferson served as a Secretary of State. Hamilton served as a Secretary of Treasury. There are currently 15 Cabinet positions

Front

Which is NOT an idea that Washington suggested in his Farewell Address? Avoid political parties, Avoid permanent alliances, Build commercial relations.

Back

Get involved in foreign affairs

Answer explanation

Washington also stated the U.S. should practice neutrality

Front

Who was impressing American seamen?

Back

Britain

Front

How many terms for Presidency did George Washington set in a precedent?

Back

2 terms

Front

Which best describes a precedent?

Back

Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations and actions

Front

What does the "B" in "BE FAT" stand for?

Back

National Bank

Front

What does it mean to fully fund debt?

Back

The national government would pay off all types of debt

Answer explanation

This was done to show that U.S. was trustworthy and could pay off its loans to foreign nations

Front

With assumption, who pays off all debt?

Back

Federal Government

Answer explanation

Assumption is when the federal government assumes, or takes on, all types of debt. It is the "A" in BE FAT

Front

What is neutrality?

Back

To not take sides or get involved in a situation

Front

Jay's Treaty is an example of

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Foreign Policy

Answer explanation

Jay's Treaty was not popular amongst the American people. It involved Great Britain