Washington's Precedents

What is the significance of April 30, 1789?

• George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence was signed

• The United States Constitution was ratified

• The Bill of Rights was adopted

How can you best describe a “precedent?”

• A legal decision that serves as an example

• A type of legal document

• A court case that is currently being decided

• A law that has been repealed

Many feel that Washington’s greatest precedent was not running for a third term in 1796. If false, why?

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the president’s “Cabinet?”

• Where the president keeps his important documents

• It is the name for the president’s personal office

• Where the president meets with foreign leaders

• People who run government agencies and advise him

How did the Supreme Court relate to Washington’s precedents?

• The Supreme Court followed Washington's precedents.

• The Supreme Court ignored Washington's precedents.

• The Supreme Court modified Washington's precedents.

• The Supreme Court was established after Washington's precedents.

What did George Washington say he should be called?

• His Highness

• King Washington

• Mr. President

• Big Daddy G

Why did Washington want to ride into towns on his horse?

• It made him look like a strong and physically fit leader the citizens would admire

• Because he did not like riding in a carriage

• His 65' Shelby Cobra made too much noise

• Someone stole his bicycle