Ch. 1 Quiz - Washington's Presidency & Precedents

Match the following terms to its definition

• Unanimous

• From or a characteristic of a country other than one's own

• Foreign

• agreement by all people in a given situation. 

• Neutrality

• Not taking sides in a conflict or dispute

• Precedent

• an example for future actions or decisions.

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LA.7.7.a.

Why did the colonies break away from Great Britain?

• high taxes

• no voice in government

• forced to wear ridiculous outfits

• the price of gas was too high

• the tea tasted bad in Great Britain

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LA.7.9.a.

What war was George Washington known for being a leader prior (before) to becoming president?

• American Revolution

• Civil War

• French and Indian War

• War of 1812

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LA.7.7.a.

The Articles of Confederation proved to be too ​ (a)   , so a new plan of government called the ​ (b)   was written.

• weak
• Constitution
• strong
• Declaration
• Monarchy

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LA.7.7.a.

Select the three branches of of government that were established in the Constitution.

• Cabinet Branch

• Electoral College Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

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LA.7.7.a.

George Washington was elected as the first president in a _________ vote.

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LA.7.7.a.

What title did George Washington insist on being called?

• Lil' George

• King George

• Georgie

• Mr. President

• Your Highness

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LA.7.7.a.

George Washington and Congress created a group of advisors known as the ​ (a)   , to assist the President in carrying out his duties.

• cabinet
• congress
• washing machine
• Supreme Court

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LA.7.7.a.

​ (a)   + ​ (b)   = president's administration

• Vice President
• Cabinet
• Secretary of State
• Supreme Court Justice
• Speaker of the House

Answer explanation

The question will mark it wrong if you do not put vice president first. Either answer is acceptable and correct:
Vice President + Cabinet = President's Administration
OR
Cabinet + Vice President = President's Administration

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LA.7.7.a.

Judges for both the Supreme Court and lower courts in each of the judicial circuits are nominated by the ​ (a)   . hey must then be confirmed, or approved, by the ​ (b)   . Originally ​ (c)   judges were appointed to the Supreme Court, but that number ​ (d)   change overtime.

• President
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Governor
• Cabinet
• six
• can
• nine
• can't

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LA.7.7.a.