Washington's Presidency 2023

What is the purpose of the Cabinet?

• Deal with foreign relations

• Advise the President on matters relating to specific duties and offices

• Establish precedents for future national leaders to abide, or follow

• Provide updates about the nation's status domestically and internationally

Answer explanation

Jefferson served as a Secretary of State. Hamilton served as a Secretary of Treasury. There are currently 15 Cabinet positions

Which is NOT an idea that Washington suggested in his Farewell Address?

• Avoid political parties

• Get involved in foreign affairs

• Avoid permanent alliances

• Build commercial relations

Answer explanation

Washington also stated the U.S. should practice neutrality

What is impressment?

• The kidnapping of an individual to serve in another nation's military

• A term by the Cabinet when they have accomplished a task

• The involvement in another nation's affairs

• Someone who invests in risky business ventures to potentially make a large profit

Who was impressing American seamen?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Natives

Answer explanation

This would be one of several reasons why John Jay was sent to GB

In regards to Jay's Treaty, why were Americans frustrated with Great Britain?

• GB was taking control of neutral American cargo ships

• GB was committing impressment of American seamen

• GB was continuing to have troops on U.S. western frontiers

• GB was urging the North to not support Hamilton's economic plan

How many terms for Presidency did George Washington set in a precedent?

• 8 terms

• 6 terms

• 4 terms

• 2 terms

Which best describes a precedent?

• A law that requires change

• A policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with another nation

• Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations and actions

• The forcing of individuals to serve in another nation's military

Why did Washington enforce the 1793 Proclamation of Neutrality?

• To prevent Americans from getting involved in Spanish conflict

• The United States wasn't strong enough to be in wars

• To stay out of the war between Britain and France

Answer explanation

Americans would be punished if they were caught aligning themselves with Britain or France!

What does the "B" in "BE FAT" stand for?

• Full funding of debt

• Assumption of all debt

• Excise Tax

• National Bank

What was the purpose of the National Bank?

• Collect taxes

• hold government funds

• make loans

• produce currency/mint

Answer explanation

The National Bank would also assume all debt (state, national, and international debt)