Founding Principles and Key Figures

Who was the first President of the United States?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

Who served as the first Vice President of the United States?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

Which act established the federal judiciary of the United States?

• The Judiciary Act of 1789

• The Constitution Act

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

What was one of the key proposals made by Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury?

• Abolishing the national debt

• Establishing a national bank

• Creating a new currency

• Reducing taxes on imports

Which of the following was a precedent set by George Washington during his presidency?

• Serving more than two terms

• Establishing a royal court

• Forming a Cabinet

• Declaring war without Congress

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• To establish the Supreme Court and lower federal courts

• To create the Bill of Rights

• To declare independence from Britain

• To form the first political party

Which position did Thomas Jefferson hold in George Washington's Cabinet?

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of the Treasury

• Attorney General

What was one of the reasons Alexander Hamilton advocated for a national bank?

• To increase state power

• To stabilize the national economy

• To eliminate taxes

• To support agricultural development

How many terms did George Washington serve as President?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four