George Washington

Which of the following is a modern day effect of one of Washington's precedents?

• The Secretary of State is able to oversee the affairs of each state.

• The President is addressed as "His Excellency"

• The United States refrains from getting involved in the crisis in Syria.

• The President cannot serve more than 2 terms.

What was the primary purpose of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?

• To establish the Supreme Court.

• To develop the system of judicial review.

• To establish the structure of the federal court system.

• To limit the president's ability to appoint Supreme Court Justices.

Which of the following was a crisis that Washington faced as the first President of the United States?

• Negotiating a boundary with Spain over the disputed southwestern territory of the U.S

• Returning promptly the British Redcoats that were taken prisoner of war

• Settle the matter on the legality of slavery

• Create an economic system that would allow America to pay off its war debt

What is a precedent?

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

• a tax on imported goods

• a political party that believes in a strong central government

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

To help him make decisions, Washington had a group of advisers known as...

• His cabinet

• His secretaries

• Congress

• Political parties

In his oath of office what did Washington promise to do?

• Protect our Country from foreign threats

• to preserve protect and defend the Constitution

• To be respectful to all people

• To protect our liberties

Started by Washington, what speech is given as a tradition after the president is inaugurated?

• Appointment Speech

• Presidential Address

• State of the Union Speech

• Inauguration Speech

Fill in the blank:

As president, Washington created the third branch of government, the judicial branch. In this branch, Washington selected judges for the _______ court, which were then confirmed by the senate judiciary committee.

• Executive

• Supreme

• National

• Advisory

As the first president, George Washington set many ________ which were seen as examples for future presidents to follow. This created a tradition for the next presidents to follow.

• Examples

• Precedents

• Standards

What title did Washington choose to go by?

• His Elective Majesty

• His Mightiness

• His Highness, the President of the United States and the Protector of Their Liberties

• Mr. President