Core Knowledge: Chapter 6 New Republic and the War 1812

Who was the first 'Chief Executive' of the United States?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What is The Electoral College?

• A group that has represenitives for all political parties in order to make sure the voting remains fair.

• A college that educates possible future presidents

• Group of representatives who elect the president vice preseident based on popular vote in each state

What are the steps in electing a president? Mark all that apply

• People in every state register to vote and cast a vote

• Each state gets a certain number of electors based on the population.

• Members of the electoral college casts a vote for preseident on the voters behalf.

How did the non-voting slave poplulation complicate elections?

• The non-voting slaves were factored into the population that determined how many electoral votes they get.

• Slaved didn't count towards the population.

• The 3/5th compromise allowed non-voting slaves to count towards votes.

What is an 'Inaugural ceremony'?

• A ceremony that helps the voters celebrate the newly elected candidate.

• A series of official events in which a newly elected candidate is installed in office.

• A ceremony that incorporates the special themes of the winning political house.

What influence did George Washington have on how the President is addressed?

• He got to name how the president is addressed and chose "Mr President"

• He was encouraged to choose a more complicated address but decided to keep it simple due to objections.

• He didn't want a long title because he knew many people would be angry if it resembled the address given to a king.

Where was the 'Inauguration Day' held for George Washington?

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Washington DC

What does the 'Oath of Office" proclaim?

• The President will protect the best interests of the country through business deals and financial security.

• It was a promise to execute office to the best of their ability, and preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States

• The promise to do what the people want in order to maintain freedom and liberty.

What is a Precedent?

• An example for future actions or decisions

• The pattern set by a new president

• The action of a President is called a Precedent.

What were the three departments that were created after Washington took office?

• The departments of Military, State and Treasury

• The departments of State, Secretary and War

• The departments of State, War and Treasury.