George Washington (Precedents)

What is George Washington most known for?

• Having wooden teeth
• Being super rich
• Being the first president of the United States
• Planting a lot of crops

Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow.  These are called

• Prototype
• Illustration
• Precedent
• Hierarchy

How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?

• He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.
• He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
• He campaigned actively for the office of President.
• He created a cabinet of advisors.

In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?

• by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital
• by issuing the first pocket veto
• by stepping down after two terms
• by establishing the State of the Union address

Groups of department leaders who serve the President

• Cabinet

• Party Line

• Faction

• Interest Group

The amount the nation's government owes is called the...

• national loan
• national debt
• treasury department
• income tax

Why is George Washington considered the Father of our Country?

• He established many of the traditions that presidents still follow today. 
• He led the United States to independence from Great Britain.
• He played an important role in the writing of the Constitution.
• All of these reasons

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1st Secretary of Treasury

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

Model used for future action (set an example) by officials in Government is known as?

• president
• tradition
• precedent
• noteworthy

What was the purpose of the President's cabinet?

• To make laws needed for the country

• To interpret the laws made by Congress

• To advise and assist the President

• To help the Vice President