Unit 3 quiz 1

Something that may be used as an example in the future is known as what?

• A lesson

• A precedent

• Knowledge

• An example

Within the Executive Branch, what did the three department heads and the attorney general come to be known as?

• the Cabinet

• the Parliament

• the High Council

• the Legislative Branch

The quote below is from George Washington's farewell address.

"A passionate attachment of one Nation for another produces a variety of evils. . . . As avenues to foreign influence in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent Patriot."

What message was George Washington delivering to his successors?

• Attempt to take as much as possible from foreign nations.

• The new nation has much to learn from the older nations.

• Avoid forming alliances with foreign nations.

• Receiving foreign aid is vital to independence.

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

Which one of these is NOT a precedent of George Washington?

• abolishing slavery

• creating a cabinet

• neutrality in foreign affairs

• serving only two terms

Washington wanted to be careful not to establish what?

• A Democracy

• A Republic

• A monarchy or King

• A Communist government

How often does the United States hold a presidential election?

• Every 5 Years

• Every 3 Years

• Every 6 Years

• Every 4 Years

Which of the following is an example of something that President George Washington urged America to do (or not do) in his farewell address?

• He urged America to stay away from forming permanent ties with foreign nations.

• He warned that having different political parties is important for the success of the nation.

• He urged America to borrow money to pay off the national debt.

• He urged America to free all of its slaves in order to prevent a rebellion.

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

• by recognizing Washington, D.C., 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

President Washington began the custom of meeting with his advisors during his presidency. What did this practice eventually lead to?

• the creation of the Supreme Court

• the creation of the Cabinet

• the creation of the Senate

• the creation of the House of Representatives