WorksheetsUnit 4 #1: 286-291
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
George Washington was easily elected as the 1st President...Who was elected as the 1st Vice President?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Jim Bustins
What is the ceremony that marks the beginning of a Presidency?
precedent
Presidential Parade
State of the Union
inauguration
Who did George Washington appoint as the first Attorney General?
Edmund Randolph
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
In 1789, what was the country's temporary capital?
Philadelphia
Washington DC
Boston
New York
How many justices were on the 1st Supreme Court?
9
12
11
6
Who is Mr. Strohbusch's favorite Super Hero?
Incredible Hulk
Captain America
Hawkeye
Rocky Balboa
What does the Constitution say about creating a National Bank?
It expressly forbids it
It does not address the topic
It leaves the decision up to the President
It specifically requests Congress to do it
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury that believed the federal government should take over the debts of the states?
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
Thomas Jefferson
What was NOT a reason why men like Thomas Jefferson were so against establishing a National Bank?
It would favor business interests over agriculture
Establishing a National Bank would go against the Constitution
It would help pay off the debts of the states
It could give the federal government unlimited power
What did Alexander Hamilton promise to do for the southern states to get them to go along with his economic plan for the national debt?
Move the nation's capital to the south
Give them more representation in Congress
Create a National Bank
Add additional tariffs on imported goods
What vocabulary word means "to establish an example for someone to follow"?
antecedent
precedent
inaugurate
validate
By what term did President Washington wished to be addressed?
His Excellency
Your Highness
Sir President
Mr. President
What is the name of the group of people who lead the various government departments and serve as the President's advisors?
cabinet
House of Representatives
Senate
council
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Jim Bustins
Patrick Henry
John Jay
Henry Knox
What is a term that means a "tax on imports"?
tariff
revenue
export
debt
Who was the first African-American to play Major League Baseball?
Roberto Clemente
Jackie Robinson
Satchel Paige
Josh Gibson
