WorksheetsCFA 8.1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Washington warned in his Farewell Address: "It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption...through the channels of party passions (loyalty)." Which statement best describes his warning?
It advocated for a strong central government
It called for expanding voting rights to all citizens
It warned that party loyalty will lead to corruption
It proposed abolishing political parties
What was a main concern in Washington's Farewell Address about political parties?
They could promote healthy debate and new ideas
They could ensure equal representation in Congress
They could lead to divisions and undermine unity
They could speed up decision-making
What was Washington's view on foreign alliances in his Farewell Address?
Form alliances with many countries
Alliances are crucial for security
Avoid permanent alliances
Alliances only with Europe
Washington noticed a division between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. How did he express his concern?
He started a one-party system
He encouraged diverse political factions
He warned parties would divide America
He called for a monarchy
What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address regarding national policy?
The rise of political parties based on regional interests
The dangers of economic prosperity
The need for a strong alliance with Native American tribes
The benefits of expanding borders through conquest
How did Washington set an example for future presidents?
By running for a third term
By serving two terms and passing power to the next leader
By combining the executive and legislative branches
By promoting a single dominant political party
What did Washington emphasize as essential for national unity in his Farewell Address?
The dangers of staying neutral in foreign affairs
Cooperation between leaders and protection of the Constitution
Establishing a monarchy in the US
Aggressive military expansion worldwide
How did Washington's Farewell Address influence national identity in the U.S.?
By encouraging separate regional identities
By emphasizing states' sovereignty
By fostering unity and common purpose
By promoting a weak national culture
What was the main reason for Washington's "Farewell Address"?
To propose changes to expand presidential powers
To announce a third presidential term
To give advice for the nation's future
To declare war on European powers
Match the following
preside
to lead or direct
ratify
to approve or accept
precedent
an example for others to follow
cabinet
a group of advisors
tranquility
peace
George Washington refused to run for a third term in office. Instead, he said presidents should:
remain in control as long as he/she wants
serve two terms and step down
become a dictator and take total control of the government
only serve one term in office
Which of the following does NOT represent Washington's advice:
The biggest threat to our country will be division
Political parties will divide our country
Don't make permanent alliances with foreign nations
Presidents should not be held responsible for the mistakes they make while in office
Washington warned that political parties would lead to __________ and keep us from __________ as one country.
division/ uniting
unity/ representing
tranquility/ living
alliances/ working
The precedent Washington set when he refused to run for a third term became official policy with the passage of which amendment?
13th
5th
27th
22nd
Which president did not follow Washington's precedent and served four (4) terms?
Donald Trump
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin Roosevelt
No president has ever served 4 terms
Federalists wanted a
weak federal government
strong federal government
weak Constitution
strong Constitution
