Our New Government at Work

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.

Which of these did George Washington support?

• Creating a National Bank

• Creating Political Parties

• Getting involved in European Wars

Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

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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.

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

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.

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

• The Elastic Cause

How many terms did George Washington serve as President?

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3

What political party was George Washington a member of?

• Federalist
• Democratic-Republican
• None
• Whig

What was the most significant threat facing the Early Republic when Washington became President?

• Debt
• Native Americans
• British
• French