First Three Presidents

Which of these was NOT a precedent set by George Washington?

• He created the first political parties.

• He created the first presidential cabinet.

• He only served two terms in office.

• He showed the president would enforce the laws.

What compromise did Alexander Hamilton make with the southern states?

• The capital would be moved to the north.

• Slavery would be abolished in the Northwest Territory.

• The capital would be moved to the south.

• Three out of five slaver would be counted towards population.

Which of these was NOT created during Washington's presidency?

• the Bill of Rights

• the U.S. Constitution

• the first cabinet

• the federal court system

What was Alexander Hamilton's job as Secretary of Treasury?

• Get American out of financial debt.

• Lead the military

• be the head of the Supreme Court

• advise on foreign affairs

What party believes the government can only do what is in the Constitution?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalist

What party believed in a strong federal government?

• Democratic - Republicans

• Federalist

What party believed in a strong state government?

• Democratic - Republicans

• Federalist

Why did the Federalist pass the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• They felt threatened by immigrants.

• They wanted to make it harder to become a citizen.

• They felt threatened by people speaking out against them.

• All of these

How did the Republican respond to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• They said they were unconstitutional and states didn't have to follow them.

• They agreed with the Alien Act but not the Sedition Act.

• They agreed with the Sedition Act but not the Alien Act.

• They supported both acts.

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect America?

• It doubled America's size.

• It provided cheap farm land.

• It gave American control of the Mississippi River.

• All of These