Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
He established a judicial system of nine justices that is still in place today.
He established a judicial system of nine justices that is still in place today.
He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position.
He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position.
He chose to not run for a third term
He chose to not run for a third term.
Select all that apply.
Apologies for the confusion. Based on the options provided, the correct selections would be:
- He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
- He chose to not run for a third term.
What was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey?
(1 point)
Responses
It rewarded farmers who grew corn.
It rewarded farmers who grew corn.
It did not spread the tax burden evenly.
It did not spread the tax burden evenly.
It was similar to taxes Britain had proposed.
It was similar to taxes Britain had proposed.
It had to be collected in person by tax collectors.
It had to be collected in person by tax collectors.
What policy did President Washington follow during the period of war in Europe following the French Revolution?
(1 point)
Responses
He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.
He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.
He acted to promote democracy across Europe.
He acted to promote democracy across Europe.
He promised to fight European powers who threatened American neutrality.
He promised to fight European powers who threatened American neutrality.
He signed Jay’s Treaty to form an alliance with Britain
He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.
How did Alexander Hamilton plan to pay off the national debt?
(1 point)
Responses
by creating a population tax
by creating a population tax
by printing new currency
by printing new currency
by taxing imports
by taxing imports
by increasing exports