Our New Government at Work

Our New Government at Work

7th - 8th Grade

15 Qs

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7th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Multi:What are some examples of precedents set by President Washington?

He created a cabinet (advisors).

He decided presidents should only be in office for 2 terms.

He created the presidential power to veto laws.

He made alliances with many foreign nations.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which of these did George Washington support?

Creating a National Bank

Creating Political Parties

Getting involved in European Wars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

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4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Multi: Which of these were parts of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan to fix the US debt?

Putting a tariff on foreign goods.

Placing an excise tax on whiskey

Creating a National Bank

Charging the State governments to pay for the army.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What was it called when people feel that the government can only do what the Constitution allows them to do?

A strict interpretation

A loose interpretation

A legal interpretation

A restricted interpretation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

People who followed a loose interpretation of the Constitution believed...

the constitution gave the national government many implied powers not actually written out in it.

the constitution should be followed closely and only give powers when specifically stated.

the three branches of government should be changed to just the legislative and executive branch.

federalism gave to much power to the state governments in the nation.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did people with a loose interpretation say gave them the right to add powers in the government not in the Constitution?

The 2nd Amendment

Article 2 of the Constitution

Federalism

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