Washington and Adams quick quiz

These two political parties formed during Washington's Presidency.

• Democrats and Republicans

• Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

• Whigs and Warhawks

• Cowboys and Titans

John Adams belonged to the _________ Party.

• Democratic-Republicans

• Whigs

• Catholic

• Federalist

Pick 3 items George Washington warned about in his farewell address:

• Do not form political parties

• Stay Neutral in European affairs

• Educate the population

• Don't eat cookies, they will spoil your dinner.

What important "Precedent" (tradition) did George Washington set as President (the person)?

• Only serve two terms (8 years) in office

• Keep running for president till you die

• Veto all acts of Congress

• Over rule decisions of the Supreme Court

Who was secretary of the treasury (hint on the 10 dollar bill) under Washington and started a national bank?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Aaron Burr

What is the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion during Washington's Administration (under the new constitution) as opposed to Shays Rebellion under the Articles of Confederation?

• Washington was not able to send troops out to shut down the rebellion but under the Articles he could have.

• Washington was able to shut down the rebellion because the Constitution unlike the Articles provided the President that power.

Why did the democratic -republicans feel the alien and sedition acts were unconstitutional?

• They violated the 8th amendment , no cruel and unusual punishment

• They violated the 1st amendment , freedom of speech and press

• They violated the 5th amendment , right to due process

• They violated the second amendment , right to bear arms

What was the xyz affair?

• France wanted the US to pay a bribe to stop attacking american ships.

• The US asked France for a bribe to stop trade with England

• England asked for a bribe from the US to stop attacking ships.

• England asked for a bribe from France to end the war