Washington's Precedents

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What is a precedent?

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something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

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What did President George Washington's practice of consulting with his principal department heads lead to?

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the creation of the Cabinet

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In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent? Options: by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital, by issuing the first pocket veto, by stepping down after two terms, by establishing the State of the Union address

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by stepping down after two terms

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Which of the following best paraphrases the foreign policy advice given by George Washington in his Farewell Address? Options: The United States should avoid permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world., The United States should give economic aid to needy countries anywhere in the world, but not military aid., The United States must work to prevent the growth of tyranny by any means necessary., The United States should take over other countries to help them become more like us.

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The United States should avoid permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

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What title did Washington choose to go by?

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The President of the United States

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What is the Cabinet in the executive branch?

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a group of trusted advisors to the President

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True or False: Washington encouraged political parties in government.

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False

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What was George Washington’s advice in the Farewell Address (1796)?

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Avoid political parties

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Which of the following best paraphrases the foreign policy advice given by George Washington in his Farewell Address? Options: The United States should avoid permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world., The United States should give economic aid to needy countries anywhere in the world, but not military aid., The United States must work to prevent the growth of tyranny by any means necessary., The United States should take over other countries to help them become more like us.

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The United States should avoid permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.