Chap.8 Sec.1

In what year did George Washington take the oath of office?

• 1777

• 1787

• 1788

• 1789

What are the three things that made Washington feel anxious about his first term as President?

• The country was divided on many issues, His actions would set a precedent, His political party did not have control of the Senate.

• The country was divided on many issues, His actions would set a precedent, The new nation depended on him.

• The country was divided on many issues, His actions would set a precedent, He had to move to Boston.

• The country was divided on many issues, His actions would set a precedent, His cabinet was not fully supportive of him.

The first job of the President and Congress was to do what?

• Pass Bills and sign them in to law.

• Establish a new Constitution.

• Put in a working Government.

• Build a new capital

Who was the first secretary of war

• Alexander Hamilton

• Edmund Randolph

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

Who was the first secretary of State?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Edmund Randolph

Who was the first secretary of Treasury?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Edmund Randolph

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the first Attorney General?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Edmund Randolph

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

What are the three levels of the judiciary system?

• Supreme Court, Circuit Court, Local Court.

• Supreme Court, Circuit Court, County Courts.

• Supreme Court, District Court, County Courts

• Supreme Court, Circuit Court, District Courts.

Why did America have debt?

• Paying for the new capital

• Paying for new roads across the Ohio river valley.

• Paying for the American Revolution War.

• Paying for Washington's expensive inauguration.

What is a Speculator?

• contrary to what is permitted by the Constitution

• a tax on imported goods

• an example to be followed by others in the future

• a person who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit