George Washington's Presidency #1

What happens at an inauguration?

• The President gets impeached by Congress.

• The President takes the Oath of Office.

• Supreme Court Justices get appointed by the President.

• Congress members get sworn in at the Capitol Building.

Where and when was the first inauguration?

• Albany, NY July 4th, 1776

• Philadelphia; February 2nd, 1783

• Boston; April 19th, 1775

• New York City; April 30th, 1789

What word BEST describes how Washington felt on his inauguration day?

• Happy

• Determined

• Optimistic

• Overwhelmed

Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury who tried to get rid of the national debt?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

• James Madison

Who was the first Secretary of State?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• Ben Franklin

• Henry Knox

The Secretary of State deals with

• raising money and the national debt.

• other nations and foreign policy.

• the military and defending America.

• ecology and the environment.

How did Hamilton try to reduce the national debt

(hint: word I will say 500 times by June)?

• National bake sale

• Issuing stocks

• National lottery

• Tariffs

Which of the following answers would BEST fit under the category of National Debt?

• 1st Inauguration

• 2 terms in office

• Neutrality Proclamation

• Bonds

What precedent did Washington set that dealt with not abusing power in government?

• Giving his inaugural speech

• Staying neutral

• Creating the Cabinet

• Staying only 2 terms in office.

What answer BEST explains WHY Washington felt the way he did at the first Presidential inauguration?

• He was afraid of being assassinated.

• He was worried about what the world would think of him.

• He was worried about a Spanish invasion on America.

• He was worried that America might fail if he wasn't successful.