The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents: "Assume the Position"

What made this new office of President so different in the world?

• Nothing. It was just like being a King.

• Congress would rule the country

• There was nothing to compare it to. Most other countries were ruled by kings.

• Presidents are all-powerful tyrants

The Founding Fathers established strong courts, a strong legislature, but planned for a weak executive. Why?

• They wanted a supreme court to rule the country

• They wanted a congress to rule the country

• They wanted the people to have democracy.

• They felt King George III was an abusive executive.

Why did the Founding Fathers create the Electoral College?

• To ensure the rights of democracy in America

• To ensure the blessings of liberty in America

• The Founding Fathers did not think the common people would be informed enough to select the president

• The vote in America is symbolic only

Why did Washington create a cabinet of advisors?

• He wanted a group of trusted people to help him decide what was proper for a president to do.

• His decisions were now setting new precedents for the future and he wanted to make the best decisions

• He wanted to be able to consult with people who were brilliant in their respective fields, to receive their counsel and run executive departments.

• All of theses answers are correct

Why was the location of the new nation's capital city controversial?

• States like New York thought it should be in the north.

• States like Virginia thought it should stay in New York City.

• Each region wanted to have control over the national capital. This was compromised by the Federal government assuming state's debts.

• Philadelphia became the capital of the United States

Washington wanted to leave the presidency after his first term. Why?

• He had exhausted himself in the service of his country

• He wanted to retire to his own home and return to farming.

• The Constitution said the president could only serve one term.

• Both Answers dealing with exhaustion and retirement are correct

War broke out in Europe, prompting Washington to respond. What did he choose to do and why do you think he chose that action? (Select all that apply)

• He didn't want the US to function like a part of Europe

• He issued a neutrality proclamation

• He knew the US was unable to get involved in a war

• He was afraid the new nation could not survive a war

What precedent did the Proclamation of Neutrality set?

• It is Congress' job to set America's foreign policy

• Its is the Supreme Court's job to judge America's laws

• It is the the President's job to set American foreign policy

• It is the Treasury's job to manage America's Finances

What significant precedent did Washington set upon leaving office?

• Presidents should also be Generals

• Presidents should live in the White House

• Presidents would only serve for two terms

• Presidents would all be on money one day