Chapter 8 FAC

Which of the following was not a precedent set by George Washington during his presidency?

• Establishing himself as a king in the U.S.

• Choosing to be addressed as "Mr. President"

• Creating a cabinet of advisors

• Giving an inaugural address to the nation

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

President Washington chose people to be the leaders of the departments of the executive branch. Known as "secretaries," these leaders gave the president advice when he made decisions. These advisors make up the presidential _____________.

• council
• task force
• cabinet
• advisory board

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Taxes on imported and exported goods are called ___________.

• tariffs
• excise taxes
• levies
• duties

Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists believed in a loose interpretation of the Constitution. This means that ____________.

• the federal government has no powers beyond those stated in the Constitution.
• the federal government may sometimes need to exercise powers not mentioned in the Constitution.

• states have the ultimate authority over all matters.
• the Constitution must be interpreted strictly without any flexibility.

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution. This means that ____________.

• the federal government can only exercise powers denied by the Constitution

• the federal government can create powers not mentioned in the Constitution

• the Constitution can be interpreted in any way the government sees fit
• the federal government can only exercise powers granted to it by the Constitution

As part of Pinckney's Treaty, Spain allowed to U.S. to...

• claim territory in Canada that once belonged to the French.

• restrict trade with all other European countries except Spain.

• navigate the Mississippi River and use the port of New Orleans for trade.

• build a military base in Spain so the U.S. could become as powerful as Britain and France.

Who did President Washington choose to support in the conflict between Britain and France?

• He decided the U.S. would remain neutral and not take sides.

• He decided the U.S. would send the army to both countries to establish power in Europe.

• He decided to support France because they supported the U.S. in the American Revolution.

• He decided to support Britain to maintain a good trade partnership.

What was one thing that George Washington warned against in his Farewell Address?

• The creation of a national bank.

• Remaining neutral in other nations affairs.

• Having a strong military.

• Dividing the nation into political parties.

What message did Washington send to the nation by stepping down as president after two terms?

• He believed he should have stepped down after serving his first term.

• Stepping down was a sign of weakness in leadership.
• The president is not a king, and changes in power are good for democracy.

• Washington's resignation showed his desire for personal power.

During John Adams' presidency, what laws were put in place to keep citizens from criticizing the federal government?

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Homestead Act
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Bill of Rights