Washington's Precedents

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John Adams

Did George Washington initially want to be the President before accepting the candidacy?

• Yes, he always wanted to be the President.

• No, he did not want to be the President.

• Yes, but only after being convinced by others.

• No, he wanted to be a governor instead.

Who did George Washington face in the Election of 1789?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

How many electoral votes did George Washington receive in the Election of 1789?

• 69

• 70

• 100

• 1789

What position did John Adams become after the Election of 1789?

• President

• Secretary of State

• 1st ever Vice President

• Governor

What is a precedent?

• A law passed by the government

• A historical document

• Setting an example or being a model for how to do something in the future

• A famous speech given by a president

What was one of the precedents set by Washington during his presidency?

• He was the first president to declare war.

• He was the first president to deliver the annual "State of the Union" Address.

• He was the first president to be impeached.

• He was the first president to travel abroad while in office.

Why did Washington change the way the President interacts with government officials?

• Because he wanted to create a more democratic process.

• Because he was unhappy with how leaders of the Confederation Congress had conducted their business.

• Because he wanted to establish a monarchy.

• Because he was influenced by foreign governments.

Which city was the original capital of the U.S. after the Constitution was signed?

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

• Boston

What title did George Washington prefer to be addressed by?

• Your Excellency

• Mr. President

• President Washington

• Commander-in-Chief