The First President Quiz

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What did George Washington establish during his presidency?

• Departments within the executive branch

• Traditions

• All of the above

• Precedents

Who worked closely with Congress to set up departments within the executive branch and the court system?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

During George Washington's administration, what did Congress add to the Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What did George Washington set the standard for in terms of the nation's relationship with other countries?

• All of the above

• Military alliances

• Diplomatic relations

• Trade agreements

Who was chosen by President Washington to lead the Supreme Court as chief justice?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• James Madison

What did the first 10 amendments to the Constitution guarantee?

• All of the above

• Civil liberties

• Freedom of speech

• Rights of people accused of crimes

Who was the secretary of the treasury during George Washington's presidency?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

What did Alexander Hamilton propose to solve the nation's financial problems?

• Pay back money borrowed from other countries and American citizens

• All of the above

• Pay the war debts of the states

• Create a national bank

What did Hamilton propose to help American companies compete against foreign companies?

• Low tariffs

• National taxes

• High tariffs

• All of the above