The new federal government in America took actions intended to set an example for the future. In George Washington’s words, these exemplary actions would “serve to establish a ________________________.”
The Presidencies of Washington and Adams

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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precedent
electoral
mandate
resolution
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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As president, George Washington established an important precedent by creating different ________________ in the executive branch for the various areas of national policy.
branches
wings
units
departments or cabinet positions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the ___________________
federal court system.
international court system.
state court systems.
various local judicial systems.
4.
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In George Washington’s farewell address, he warned *
against voting for the Democratic-Republicans.
against political parties and foreign treaties.
against the dangers of an over educated population.
against dangers of Indian attacks on the frontier and the need to maintain the military.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson criticized U.S. policy toward France because he
wanted to allow France to use American privateers.
was pro-France and believed the United States owed France support since France backed it during the Revolutionary War.
thought the United States could benefit from trade with France.
thought it would take away power from Alexander Hamilton.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Thomas Jefferson promoted an economy based on ____________.
agriculture
manufacturing
shipping
heavy industry
7.
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George Washington urged the Senate to _________ Jay’s Treaty
invalidate
veto
nullify
ratify
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