Washington Review

Which of the following precedents did Washington help establish during his presidency?

• Resigning after 2 terms, creating a cabinet, starting a war, the title “His Majesty”

• Resigning after 2 terms, creating a cabinet, the title

  “Mr. President”, retreating to his home from the

  pressures of the job, appointing judges

• Resigning after 4 terms, creating a cabinet, the title “Mr. President”, retreating to his home from the pressures of the job, enforcing laws

• Resigning after 2 terms, creating a cabinet, the title “Mr. President”, retreating to his home from the pressures of the job, giving the Inaugural Address

What is the purpose of the cabinet?

• A. To check the power of the President

• C. To the check the power of Congress

• B. To provide advice, guidance, expertise to the President

  as well as help to carry out the nation’s laws

• D. To interpret laws

As the first president, Washington set many precedents that are still followed by presidents even to this day. What does precedents mean?

• A. An event or action that MUST be followed forever

• C. An event or action that is unconstitutional and should not be followed

• B. An event or action that almost destroyed the nation

• D. An event or action that could be an example or guide for future presidents to follow

10. The first two political parties in America were the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

• true

• false

11. Washington’s main desire and goal was to be the first president of the United States.

• true

• false

13. George Washington and other influential figures stressed that political parties would only serve to divide the nation and would not best represent the nation as a whole.

• true

• false

George Washington warns that conflicts between political parties can lead to

• A. civil war over the power and liberties

• C. the best leadership to protect liberties

• B. absolute power by an individual

• D. more personal freedom

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey
• Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey
• The government wouldn't allow the trade of whiskey
• The government made the production of whiskey illegal

What advice did Pres. Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?

• Pay taxes without complaint
• Support the revolution in France
• Do not address the president with royal titles
• Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation

Which of the following is the policy of not choosing sides in a dispute?

• Neutrality
• Isolationism
• Sedition
• Impressment