Chapter 9: The Presidency of George Washington

True or False: Alexander Hamilton was a member of George Washington's cabinet during his presidency.

• True

• False

What was one precedent that President George Washington set for future presidents?

• He only served 2 terms

• He outlawed political parties

• He refused the aid of a cabinet

True or False: John Hancock was a member of George Washington's cabinet during his presidency.

• True

• False

The Democratic-Republican Party favored

• a strong central government

• states' rights over a strong central government

Which political party believed in a strong central government?

• The Federalist Party

• The Democratic-Republican Party

George Washington established what idea that has been followed by all other presidents?

• He appointed himself the leader of the military

• He set up groups of advisors called "the Cabinet"

• He lived in Washington, D.C.

• He served only one term

True or False: Alexander Hamilton led the Federalist Party

• True

• False

Who became the leader of the Democratic-Republic party?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Know

Who was elected to be the first president of the United States after independence had been declared?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Alexander Hamilton

True or False: The Democratic-Republican Party was afraid that the government might become too powerful

• True

• False