Washington's Presidency

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What is a precedent?

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an example for people to follow in similar situations in the future

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Which action did President Washington warn against taking in the future?
Options:
Decreasing taxes,
Forming permanent alliances,
Abolishing slavery,
Expanding the federal budget

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Forming permanent alliances

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The first political parties developed as a result of disagreements between: Members of Washington's Cabinet

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Members of Washington's Cabinet

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Why did President Washington create the Cabinet?

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To provide advice and help him carry out decisions

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Which precedent was set by President Washington?

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Delivering a farewell address

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Who had the greatest influence over the policies of the Washington Administration?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Which did George Washington oppose? Options: paying off states' debts, political parties, moving the capital, the Bill of Rights

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political parties

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What did Washington do voluntarily that would later be required by the Constitution?

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Serve no more than two terms

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According to Thomas Jefferson, who were the ideal citizens? Options: politicians, military officers, farmers, traders

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farmers

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George Washington was responsible for the beginning of which practice? Supporting his Vice President, Refusing to accept a royal title, Holding a party convention before the election, delivering an address to the nation at the start of the year

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Refusing to accept a royal title