Washington Review

Multiple Choice

Scenario 1: You just fought a war of independence against the British and won. Now you are faced with the challenge of establishing a new government.  Which document would you support as the basis for the new country's laws? 

• a) The Articles of Confederation

• b) The United States Constitution 

• c) The Declaration of Independence

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Scenario 2:  After being elected president, you will face many difficult decisions running a new nation.  Does this mean the president has to make decisions alone? Or who should help you ? Are you going to set up a system for political advisors? 

• No advisor needed. Make the sole decision on what to do because I am the president! 

• Call on Congress and have a discussion and debate about any difficulties. 

• Create a  small group of presidential advisors to help make decisions, known as a “cabinet.”

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Scenario 3: When running a  country you  need to establish how the financial system will work. One of  your cabinet members, Alexander Hamilton comes up with a financial plan but another cabinet member, Thomas Jefferson fiercely opposes it. As president, what are you going to do? Which cabinet member will you side with?

• Support Jefferson’s claim that a national bank would only support the rich and hurt small businesses. Fight against the idea of federal bank.

• Accept and support Hamilton’s financial plan to establish a National Bank and pay off state debt. 

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Scenario 4: Although Washington is on Hamilton’s side for creating a national bank it is not enough. Congress will have to vote on Hamilton’s proposal and the South does not seem to be on board with creating a national bank. How will you and Hamilton get the South on your side?

• Promise that southern leaders will be in charge of the bank.

• Compromise by building banks only in the North, letting the South remain in charge of their finances.

• Compromising by getting the U.S capital moved to the South.

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Scenario 5: In 1793, the French Revolution is in full swing, and you are faced with the decision of whether to support the French or remain neutral. Remember the French were one of our closest allies during the American Revolution.  What would you do?

• Support France and provide military aid in their fight for liberty.

• Remain neutral and avoid involvement in the European conflict.

• Oppose France and side with other European powers against the revolution.

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 Scenario 6: You are dealing with the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, a protest against the newly established federal tax on whiskey. At first you  negotiated with the rebels to come to a peaceful agreement. But a few months later they began to rebel again and their numbers are rapidly growing.  How would you handle the situation?

• Address the rebels directly and call for peaceful resolution and compliance with the law.

• Form a committee to investigate the underlying causes and propose solutions.

• Deploy the military to suppress the rebellion by force.

  
  

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Scenario 7: As president, you are faced with the decision of whether or not to sign the Jay Treaty in 1795.  This treaty  was with Britain who you just gained your independence from.  It covers topics related to trade and territory boundaries.  Yet there is some harsh opposition to dealing with the British again. What would you do?

•  Reject the treaty to maintain independence and avoid foreign entanglements.

• Sign the treaty to improve relations with Britain and resolve outstanding issues.

• Modify the treaty to make sure it  benefits only American interests.

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Scenario 8: You are faced with the decision of whether to serve a third term as president. What would you do?

• Decline to run for a third term, establishing the tradition of a two-term limit.

•  Seek re-election for a third term to continue leading the country who is dependent on you.

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Scenario 9: In 1796, you are preparing to retire after two terms as President. What advice would you give in your Farewell Address?

• Advocate for the expansion of political parties to promote diversity of opinions.

•  Encourage the expansion of westward territories through manifest destiny.

• Warn against getting involved in other countries problems and creating political parties.