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Chapter 9
The Presidency of George Washington Questions
Question | Answer |
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Why did President George Washington create cabinet member positions? | To serve as advisors to the president. |
What is the role of the Secretary of Treasury? | Handles money and taxes. |
What is the role of the Secretary of State? | Handles relationships with foreign countries. |
What is the role of the Attorney General? | Handles law enforcement. |
What is the role of the Secretary of War? | Handles military matters. |
Why did political parties form? | Political divisions began to form while America’s leaders discussed ratifying the Constitution. |
True or False? George Washington was reluctant to be President of the United States. | True |
How many terms did George Washington serve? | Two |
George Washington agreed to be President because he wanted to make sure the U.S. had what? | A strong central government. |
Determine whether this phrase describes the Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, or both. "Led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison" | Democratic-Republicans |
Determine whether this phrase describes the Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, or both. "Political Party" | Both |
Determine whether this phrase describes the Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, or both. "Wanted a strong central government" | Federalists |
Determine whether this phrase describes the Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, or both. "Wanted to protect states’ rights." | Democratic-Republicans |
Determine whether this phrase describes the Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, or both. "Led by Alexander Hamilton" | Federalists |