Washington's precedents

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

What did George Washington consider to be a danger to the new nation even though two of his Cabinet officers created them?

• France's influence

• political parties

• national taxes

• settlers moving west

The group of men (and now women) who advise the President are known as?

• the Legislative Branch

• the High Council

• the Parliament

• the Cabinet

For decades after, the United States generally followed the precedent set by George Washington in regard to foreign policy which he started when France had a revolution?

• a position of containment

• a position of neutrality

• a position of aggression

• a position of indifference

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

• by establishing the State of the Union address

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

• serving only two terms

• creating a cabinet

• neutrality in foreign wars

• abolishing slavery

Who was the first Vice President?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

• John Jay

• Henry Knox

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

During the first presidency, the nation's capital was moved from _________________ to ___________________.

• Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C. to New York City

• New York City to Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia to New York City

Which friend did Thomas Jefferson use to help him spread his ideas and represent him while he was in France?

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin