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WorksheetsLaunching the Nation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
George Washington was unanimously elected by the electoral college to be the first US President.
True
False
A group of delegates, or "electors" who represent the people's vote in choosing the president.
Electoriate
Electoral Groups
Electoral College
The Electoral Population
A precedent is an action or decision that later serves as an example.
True
False
What year was Washington elected as president?
1787
1788
1789
1790
When Washington was elected president who was his VP?
Alexander Hamilton
Martha Washington
John Adams
John Jones
Americans had high expectations for their new country.
True
False
The Judiciary Act of 1789 created what ?
The Federal court system and the court's locations.
Only the court's locations.
Only the Federal Court system.
Martha Washington, as the First Lady mainly did what during her time at the White House?
Create important legislation
Negotiate treaties
Entertain guests and attend social events with her husband.
Push for women to have the right to vote.
Congress formed departments in the executive branch to oversee various areas of national policy. Cabinet members AKA department heads or "key advisors" advised the president - which continues to be a practice that occurs today.
True
False
Most Americans worked on farms at this time and wanted what ?
Fair taxes
The right to settle Western Lands
Both of these answers are correct
