Review Book Topic 3

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

President George Washington began the custom of consulting with his principal department heads, such as Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury, as a group. What did this practice eventually lead to?

• the creation of the Supreme Court

• the creation of the Cabinet

• the creation of the Senate

• the creation of the House of Representatives

For decades after, the United States generally followed the precedent set by George Washington in regard to foreign policy. Which of the following best characterizes that policy?

• 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 of the following best paraphrases the foreign policy advice given by George Washington in his Farewell Address?

• The United States should avoid permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

• The United States should give economic aid to needy countries anywhere in the world, but not military aid.

• The United States must work to prevent the growth of tyranny by any means necessary.

• The United States should take over other countries to help them become more like us.

In April of 1793, President George Washington issued a proclamation saying the United States would not take sides in the war between England and France. What was this known as?

• the Emancipation Proclamation

• the Proclamation of 1793

• the Washington Proclamation

• the Proclamation of Neutrality

Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial?

• They were passed over President Adams' veto.

• Many thought they violated the Constitution.

• They failed to arrest any people they targeted.

• They were the first laws made under the new Constitution.

Which of these BEST describes the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• They prevented people from becoming citizens of the United States.

• They provided a means to safely protect the country from French invasion.

• They were meant to punish the Federalists who supported the National Bank.

• They were aimed at people who were criticizing President Adams' foreign policy.

What was the Democratic-Republican response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Tennessee and New York Resolutions

• Massachussets Pact

• Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

• Unconstitutional Clause

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions showed that _________.

• Kentucky and Virginia had the best state governments

• the federal government was too powerful and could not be stopped

• states had the power to stand up against the federal government

• the Alien and Sedition Acts were good for our country