Quiz on George Washington

Who became the first U.S. President on April 30, 1789?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

Who served as Vice President under George Washington?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which document was added during Washington's presidency?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What was a significant action taken by Washington during his presidency?

• Declaring independence

• Establishing courts

• Writing the Constitution

• Ending slavery

Which department was Alexander Hamilton in charge of?

• State Department

• Treasury Department

• Department of War

• Attorney General

Who was the first Attorney General?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Edmund Randolph

Who was responsible for legal affairs in the first cabinet?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Edmund Randolph

What was Henry Knox's role in the first cabinet?

• State Department

• Treasury Department

• Department of War

• Attorney General

Which department handled financial matters in the first cabinet?

• State Department

• Treasury Department

• Department of War

• Attorney General

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?

• State court system

• Federal court system

• International court system

• Military court system