What is a precedent?
Washington's Presidency

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Abigail Kuhn
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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an example for people to follow in similar situations in the future
advise given to the president
cruel, harsh government
something that's only done once
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which action did President Washington warn against taking in the future?
Decreasing taxes
Forming permanent alliances
Abolishing slavery
Expanding the federal budget
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The first political parties developed as a result of disagreements between
Southerners and Northerners
Members of Washington's Cabinet
Southerners and Northerners
George Washington and the Supreme Court
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did President Washington create the Cabinet?
To communicate with the public
To provide advice and help him carry out decisions
To organize a political party
To convince representatives to pass laws he wanted
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of these policies did Democratic-Republicans support?
paying off the national debt
Establishing a national income tax
Removing property qualifications for voting
Building military bases in every state
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which precedent was set by President Washington?
Delivering a farewell address
Touring every state after winning the election
Appointing members of different parties to the Cabinet
Making a foreign trip to meet allies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which policy did the Federalist Party support?
Supporting France in its conflict against Britain
Providing loans to small farmers
Taxing the profits of investors
Building a national transportation system
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