George Washington Presidency Quiz

What are traditions that have developed over time and were not specifically enumerated in the Constitution?

• The Judiciary Act of 1789

• The Cabinet

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Whiskey Rebellion

Who was the first Secretary of State under George Washington?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

Which act was needed to create a court system because the Constitution only specified the Supreme Court?

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Judiciary Act of 1789

• The Unwritten Constitution

• The Whiskey Rebellion

Who was the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury?

• Henry Knox

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson

What was Alexander Hamilton's vision for America?

• A strong central government and an industrial nation

• A limited national government and an agrarian society

• A republic of wise elite and a shipping-based economy

• A democracy of virtuous farmers and tradespeople

Which interpretation of the Constitution did advocates of the Bank of the United States support?

• Strict interpretation

• Loose interpretation

• Elastic interpretation

• Necessary and proper interpretation

What was the first test of national authority during George Washington's presidency?

• The Unwritten Constitution

• The Whiskey Rebellion

• The Judiciary Act of 1789

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

Which political party supported a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Anti-Federalists

• Whigs

What was President George Washington's foreign policy during the war between England and France?

• Supporting England

• Supporting France

• Declaring neutrality

• Forming alliances

What did President George Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?

• Forming alliances and forming political parties

• Supporting England and supporting France

• Forming political parties and supporting France

• Declaring neutrality and forming alliances