Launching the Nation

George Washington was unanimously elected by the electoral college to be the first US President.

• True

• False

A group of delegates, or "electors" who represent the people's vote in choosing the president.

• Electoriate

• Electoral Groups

• Electoral College

• The Electoral Population

A precedent is an action or decision that later serves as an example.

• True

• False

What year was Washington elected as president?

• 1787

• 1788

• 1789

• 1790

When Washington was elected president who was his VP?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Martha Washington

• John Adams

• John Jones

Americans had high expectations for their new country.

• True

• False

The Judiciary Act of 1789 created what ?

• The Federal court system and the court's locations.

• Only the court's locations.

• Only the Federal Court system.

Martha Washington, as the First Lady mainly did what during her time at the White House?

• Create important legislation

• Negotiate treaties

• Entertain guests and attend social events with her husband.

• Push for women to have the right to vote.

Congress formed departments in the executive branch to oversee various areas of national policy. Cabinet members AKA department heads or "key advisors" advised the president - which continues to be a practice that occurs today.

• True

• False

Most Americans worked on farms at this time and wanted what ?

• Fair taxes

• The right to settle Western Lands

• Both of these answers are correct