The First President

Who was the person that came up with different ways for the United States to pay off its debt?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

The amount the nation’s government owes is called the

• national loan

• national credit

• national debt

• national plan

The first ten amendments that were added to the Constitution are called

• the Report on Public Credit

• the American Government Plan

• the Judiciary Act of 1789.

• the Bill of Rights.

According to the Judiciary Act of 1789

• States laws would remain intact.

• Federal courts could overturn state courts decisions.

• 13 district and 3 circuit courts were established to serve the nation

• All of the above are correct

Who was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States?

• John Adams

• John Jay

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Paper notes promising to repay money in a certain length of time are called what?

• stocks

• bonds

• tariffs

• IOU s

The President’s department heads and the office of Postmaster General and Attorney

General make up the what?

• Cabinet

• Representatives

• Senate

• none of the above are correct

In what city did George Washington take office?

• Portland, Maine

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

• Washington D.C.

Early leaders such as George Washington and James Madison were aware that their actions would establish precedents. What does this mean?

• Their actions would serve as examples for future leaders

• Their actions would often be misinterpreted.

• Their actions did not matter

• None of the above.

Who was the first President under the Constitution?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson