The First Presidents Test

In Priya's school project about the Executive Branch, what did the three department heads and the attorney general come to be known as?

• the Legislative Branch

• the High Council

• the Parliament

• the Cabinet

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

How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?

• He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.

• He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• He campaigned actively for the office of President.

• He created a cabinet of advisors.

Who was the nation's first Secretary of State?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Henry Knox
• John Adams

What is the major purpose of the president's cabinet?

• regulate money

• conduct impeachments

• nominate ambassadors

• offer advice on important issues

Washington thought that Political Parties would _________ America?

• help
• hurt
• divide

Who was George Washington Secretary of the Treasury?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

People will remember George Washington as the __________.

• "Father of our Country"

• "Father of the World"

• "Mr. Universe"

• "Big Daddy"

Which monument in Washington D.C. honors George?

• The Capitol Building

• The White House

• The Washington Monument

George led the army in a war against _____

• France
• England
• Spain
• Mexico