GW precedents

What is a precedent?

• something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

• a political party that believes in a strong central government

• a settlement of a dispute where each side gives up some demands

Decisions that President Washington made that would influence the decision making of future Presidents are known as:

• Precedents

• Antecedents

• Amendments

What did George Washington consider to be a grave danger to the new nation?

• France's influence

• growth of political parties

• settlers moving west

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

• the Legislative Branch

• the Parliament

• the Cabinet

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

Which of the following best paraphrases the foreign policy advice given by George Washington in his Farewell Address?

• The United States should avoid permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

• The United States should give economic aid to needy countries anywhere in the world, but not military aid.

• The United States must work to prevent the growth of tyranny by any means necessary.

This document prohibited Americans from fighting in the war between Great Britain and France. It also stated French and British warships were not allowed in US ports.

• Treaty of Greenville

• Jay’s Treaty

• Proclamation of Neutrality

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

• serving only two terms

• creating a cabinet

• neutrality in foreign affairs

• abolishing slavery

What title did Washington prefer to go by?

• His Highness

• Mr. President

• His Excellency

Who was Washington's vice president?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams