Washington's Presidency & Cabinet

Who is the first president of the United States of America?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which of the following is the best definition of the word precedent?

• An officer appointed or elected to preside/rule over an organization or company.

• Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for future situations.

• A government office that reviews whether or not a law is constitutional.

• None of these are correct.

Who was not a member of President Washington's Cabinet?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

• Edmund Randolph

• John Adams

Thomas Jefferson had a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. This meant that...

• he felt the Constitution was flexible guide for government.

• he felt that the Constitution was clearly defined what government could/couldn't do.

• he felt the Constitution was useless.

• All of these are correct.

Which of the following is true about the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794?

• It was organized by farmers.

• It was a protest against Alexander Hamilton's tax plan to tax whiskey.

• President Washington and his soldiers stopped the rebellion, showing it had power.

• All of these are correct.

Between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, who favored an economy based on banking and manufacturing?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Differences between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to the development of political factions. What is the best definition of the term faction?

• A very small part of segment of anything.

• Something that is the truth.

• A group or clique within a larger group, party, government, and/or organization

• None of these are correct.

Which of the following is true about the Alien & Sedition Acts? Choose the best answer.

• President Adams blamed immigrants and Democratic-Republicans for criticism against him.

• The acts were passed to target immigrant aliens from criticizing President Adams.

• It was a clear violation of the 1st Amendment right to Free Speech.

• All of these are accurate.