WorksheetsPresident Washington
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
A constitutional issue that Jefferson and Hamilton disagreed about was
the power of the federal government.
types of currency and the national debt.
departments of the executive branch.
the formation of a presidential cabinet.
Who formed the Democratic-Republican Party?
authors of the Declaration of Independence
believers in the implied powers of the Constitution
followers of George Washington
followers of Thomas Jefferson
In order to gather experts to advise him on federal policy, President George Washington created
Congress.
the Constitution.
a cabinet.
departments.
How did Congress organize the executive branch of the newly formed United States in 1789?
It set up four departments to carry out different tasks.
It set up two departments to carry out different tasks.
It chose four leaders to share the executive branch.
It chose two leaders to share the executive branch.
In 1790, the United States was heavily in debt from
paying for the American Revolution.
forming Congress.
trading with Great Britain.
forming the executive branch.
Which statement was true of the US economy in 1790?
The US was paying back its loans.
The US only had money printed by the federal government.
The US easily borrowed large sums of money.
The US had trouble borrowing money to pay its debts.
Which was a result of US debt in 1790?
US citizens lost confidence in their government.
US citizens volunteered to help pay the debt.
Congress decided to weaken the government.
Congress adopted a stricter interpretation of the Constitution.
What made trade difficult for the United States in 1790?
Congress was printing its own money.
Congress was not allowed to print money.
States were printing their own money.
States were not allowed to print money.
What type of government did Alexander Hamilton support?
a strong national government
strong state governments
a government led by the secretary of the treasury
a government led by the secretary of war
How did Alexander Hamilton want to pay off the nation’s debts?
by appointing a new secretary of the treasury
by placing tariffs on imported goods
by placing tariffs on exported goods
by establishing different types of currency
In the early 1790s, Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a national bank that could
hold money that belonged to private citizens.
issue a currency that could be used in every state.
issue different currencies for each state.
hold money that belonged to businesses.
Alexander Hamilton wanted the national bank to be able to
loan money to private citizens.
issue foreign currency.
issue different types of money for businesses.
loan money to the federal government.
Alexander Hamilton wanted to increase government support for
farming.
large armies.
manufacturing.
state currencies.
Why did Jefferson oppose the establishment of a national bank?
He thought it would be too weak.
He thought it was unconstitutional.
He wanted a more powerful government.
He believed in the implied powers of Congress.
Hamilton believed that a national bank was constitutional based on
express powers and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
implied powers and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
express powers and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
implied powers and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
As members of Alexander Hamilton’s political party, Federalists believed in
a weak federal government.
a strong federal government.
a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
the express powers of the Constitution.
During Washington’s first term as president, the United States faced ongoing tensions with
Germany and Britain.
France and Canada.
France and Britain.
Britain and Canada.
Which best describes why trade was difficult during Washington’s first term as president?
There was a trade embargo on US ports.
There was little available transportation.
There were multiple currencies.
There were few products to trade.
To eliminate America’s debt, Alexander Hamilton suggested that the United States use a tariff. What is a tariff?
a tax placed by a country on all exported goods
a discount given to all people within a certain country
a tax placed by a country on all imported goods
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
John Jay
Who was the first Secretary of the Department of War?
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the first Attorney General?
John Adams
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the first Vice President?
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
John Jay
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
John Jay
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
As President, Washington focused mainly on:
foreign affairs and military matters
establishing a national bank
instituting tariffs
creating a financial plan that would pay off the states' war debt
During the first presidency, the nation's capital was moved from _________________ to ___________________.
Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
Washington, D.C. to New York City
New York City to Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia to New York City
Under the Judiciary Act, the _________________ would be the highest court with the most power.
State Court
Federal Court
Supreme Court
As the first president, George Washington knew that he would be setting many precedents for future presidencies. What does the word "precedent" mean?
policies
traditions
laws
amendments
Which action did President Washington warn against taking in the future?
Decreasing taxes
Forming permanent alliances
Abolishing slavery
Expanding the federal budget
Why did President Washington create the Cabinet?
To communicate with the public
To provide advice and help him carry out decisions
To organize a political party
To convince representatives to pass laws he wanted
Which policy did the Federalist Party support?
Supporting France in its conflict against Britain
Providing loans to small farmers
Taxing the profits of investors
Building a national transportation system
What did Washington do voluntarily that would later be required by the Constitution?
Ask Congress for more treaties
Deliver a farewell address
Appoint members to the Executive Cabinet
Serve no more than two terms
According to Thomas Jefferson, who were the ideal citizens?
politicians
military officers
farmers
traders
Why did some people oppose Hamilton's financial plan?
it was unfair to states that had paid their debts
they were concerned that it would force the wealthy to give up their money
some states would be unable to repay what they owed
the government lacked the power to enforce it
How did Federalists most differ from Democratic-Republicans?
Federalists wanted to expand powers of the national government
Federalists believed a Bill of Rights was necessary
Federalists were not concerned with a strong military
Federalists wanted to protect states' rights
