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Washington's Presidency Quiz

Quiz by Paul Bachman

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  • Q1
    How did Washington know that he faced a difficult task?
    He did not get along with the congress
    He knew his actions would set an example
    30s
  • Q2
    What did George Washington want to be called?
    George
    Mr. President
    Mr. Washington
    His Highness
    30s
  • Q3
    What did the Federal Judiciary Act do?
    both
    gave the Supreme Court six justices
    provided for lower federal courts
    30s
  • Q4
    How many Supreme Court justices do we have today?
    0
    9
    6
    12
    30s
  • Q5
    Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Alexander Hamilton were members of the president's...
    cabinet
    congress
    entourage
    30s
  • Q6
    Who was President Washington's secretary of state?
    Henry Knox
    Thomas Jefferson
    30s
  • Q7
    What was the first thing Alexander Hamilton felt the United States should do as part of his financial plan?
    end slavery
    pay of the war debt
    30s
  • Q8
    Why did Alexander Hamilton support tariffs (taxes on imported goods)?
    It ensured a steady income to the government
    Both
    They encouraged people to buy less expensive American-made goods
    30s
  • Q9
    Alexander Hamilton wanted a ___________________ to take care of the government's money.
    state bank
    national bank
    30s
  • Q10
    Thomas Jefferson and James Madison opposed a national bank because
    they were against collecting money from the states
    they felt we should follow the constitution to the letter (strict construction).
    30s

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