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How did George Washington's presidency lead to the rise of political parties?

• Washington formed a cabinet that shared his vision, creating the first political party.

• Washington appointed federal judges that supported his policies, creating a political party.

• Washington appointed federal judges that supported his policies, creating a political party.

• Washington vetoed legislation that many congressmen supported, leading those legislators to form their own parties.

Why did an opposition party form during George Washington's presidency?

• They were unhappy that Washington supported Federalist policies.

• They were unhappy that Washington supported Jeffersonian policies.

• They were unhappy that Washington supported the Anti-Federalists.

• They were unhappy that Washington supported Democratic-Republican policies.

Why did the federal government decide to establish a new capital city?

• The federal government agreed to build it in the South in return for help repaying state debts.

• The federal government wanted more control over army units in the South.

• The federal government had been threatened by foreign invaders.

• The federal government took over nearby state governments.

How did Washington's actions concerning the Jay Treaty in 1795 set a precedent for later presidents?

• Later presidents resisted congressional intervention in executive decisions.

• Later presidents accused Congress of attacking national unity.

• Later presidents rejected congressional involvement in foreign affairs.

• Later presidents prevented Congress from checking presidential power.

What was George Washington's most significant economic achievement as president?

• the formation of a national bank

• the construction of railways

• the elimination of import taxes

• the creation of pension programs

Which presidential tradition did Washington begin during his administration?

• serving only two terms

• selecting the sitting vice president

• delivering the State of the Union address in writing

• converting rooms inside the White House for offices

Which U.S. foreign policy reflected Washington's advice for more than a century?

• avoiding foreign alliances

• supporting foreign armies

• establishing trade embargoes

• encouraging foreign involvement

Which presidential precedent was established by George Washington's actions?

• use of an advisory presidential cabinet

• delivery of an annual address

• presidential actions based on party politics

• judicial appointments based on legal experience

What did George Washington establish during his presidency?

• the location of a national capital city

• the process of judicial review

• the limits of the presidential veto

• the structure of the new political parties

Which Constitutional Convention issue did the Founding Fathers address with the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• how to count slaves for state representation

• how to expand slavery to new states

• how to establish elections for the U.S. Congress

• how to determine ratification of the U.S. Constitution