WorksheetsEarly U.S. Government and Key Terms Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who was the 1st president of the United States?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Who was the 1st vice president of the United States?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
What does the word "inaugurated" mean?
To be formally sworn in
To be elected by the people
To be given a medal
What is a precedent?
An example that becomes standard practice
A law passed by Congress
A speech given by the president
How many members were in the Supreme Court in 1789?
6
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What does the Secretary of State oversee?
Relations with foreign nations
The nation’s defense
The Supreme Court
What is the job of the Treasury Department/Secretary of the Treasury?
To oversee the nation’s finances
To command the military
To run the postal service
Which cabinet position advises the government on legal matters?
Attorney General
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Agriculture
What was one precedent set by George Washington during his first months in office?
He wanted to be called “Your Highness”
He decided to be called “Mr. President”
He made Congress choose his title
What task did Alexander Hamilton face as part of his job?
Straightening out the nation’s finances
Leading the army in battle
Negotiating peace treaties
What is a tariff?
A tax on imported goods
A law about voting
A national holiday
What did Alexander Hamilton want to create?
A National Bank
A new constitution
A new state
