Washington - Precedents iCivics

Where was George Washington born?

• Pennsylvania
• Massachusetts
• Virginia
• New York

What role did George Washington play in the Revolutionary War?

• Spy
• Politician
• Diplomat
• Military leader

What event was George Washington in charge of?

• Louisiana Purchase
• Constitutional Convention
• Boston Tea Party
• Declaration of Independence

Why were some Americans nervous about putting one person in charge of the executive office?

• Feared that person would become too powerful
• Feared that person would be a weak leader
• Feared there would be another war

What tradition did George Washington establish in his presidency?

• Weekly press conferences
• State of the Union speech
• Monthly town hall meetings
• Annual military parade

Who did George Washington work closely with as his advisors?

• Thirteen state governors
• Congress
• Three Cabinet Members
• Four Cabinet Members

What are "precedents"?

• Examples followed by future presidents
• Leaders of America
• Rules in the Constitution
• Limits on the president

What action did George Washington take to demonstrate his commitment to a democratic government?

• By declaring himself king

• By refusing to run for a third term

• By increasing taxes without representation

• By dissolving the Congress

Washington asked to be called "Mr. President." What did other people want to call him?

• Your Majesty
• Lord
• King
• Your Highness