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As the first president, George Washington set many ________ which were seen as examples for future presidents to follow. This created a tradition for the next presidents to follow.

• Examples

• Precedents

• Standards

What did George Washington consider to be a grave danger to the new nation?

• France's influence

• growth of political parties

• national taxes

• settlers moving west

Within the Executive Branch, what did the three department heads and the attorney general come to be known as?

• the Legislative Branch

• the High Council

• the Parliament

• the Cabinet

In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?

• by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital

• by issuing the first pocket veto

• by stepping down after two terms

• by establishing the State of the Union address

How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?

• He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.

• He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• He campaigned actively for the office of President.

• He created a cabinet of advisors.

The nation's first vice president was....

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson

What is the major purpose of the president's cabinet?

• regulate money

• conduct impeachments

• nominate ambassadors

• offer advice on important issues

Washington thought that Political Parties would _________ America?

• help
• hurt
• divide

Best known as the first American president

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

 This was a political party that supported a strong federal government. First led by Alexander Hamilton, the Federalists also favored a government ruled by the upper class and a strong partnership with the British. 

• Jefferson Party

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Populists