Washington's Presidency

What created the federal court system during Washington's presidency?

• Stamp Act
• Court Act of 1792
• Judiciary Act of 1789
• The Alien and Sedition Acts

What is a "precedent"?

• The chief executive of a country or company
• A type of protest march
• A tax on an imported good
• An example or tradition that others will follow later

What is the Presidential Cabinet?

• A large wooden container in which we store things
• A group of advisers to the President who help him run the government
• The leaders of a political party
• People who are opposed to the President

Who was the Secretary of State in Washington's Cabinet?

• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• Henry Knox
• Edmund Randolph

Who was the Secretary of the Treasury in Washington's Cabinet?

• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• Henry Knox
• Edmund Randolph

Which of the following was NOT part of Hamilton's economic plan?

• Have the federal government assume the debts of the states
• Create a national bank
• Have the government take over land owned by private citizens
• Put a system of taxes and tariffs into place

What is a "bond"?

• A tax on an imported good
• Being trustworthy enough for people to loan you money
• An excise tax on whiskey
• Money the government borrows, with a promise to pay it back later with interest

Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose the creation of a national bank?

• He thought it was unconstitutional
• He thought it would only benefit the rich
• He thought it would increase the power of the central government
• All of these

What did Washington decide to do when war broke out in Europe?

• He supported France and declared war on Britain
• He supported Britain and declared war on France
• He declared America neutral in the conflict
• He was so confused that he didn't do anything

What is a "tariff"?

• A tax on an imported good, which makes foreign products more expensive
• A protest against unfair taxes
• A statement saying that you will not take sides in a conflict
• A tax on a particular product, like whiskey