Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
The first one is B and D
- Establishing the two-term precedent by voluntarily stepping down after serving two terms in office (this precedent was later made into law with the 22nd Amendment)
- Creating the position of the President's Cabinet, consisting of advisors that would assist the President in making decisions and carrying out his duties
- Maintaining a neutral stance in foreign affairs and avoiding permanent alliances or entanglements with other nations
- Asserting the authority of the federal government by suppressing the Whiskey Rebellion, a tax protest in western Pennsylvania, with military force
Question
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.
What else?
Sorry for the confusion. Let me provide you with the correct answers.
The correct precedents set by George Washington during his presidency are:
- Establishing a two-term precedent by voluntarily stepping down after serving two terms in office (this precedent was later made into law with the 22nd Amendment)
- Creating the position of the President's Cabinet, consisting of advisors that would assist the President in making decisions and carrying out his duties
- Maintaining a neutral stance in foreign affairs and avoiding permanent alliances or entanglements with other nations
- Asserting the authority of the federal government by suppressing the Whiskey Rebellion, a tax protest in western Pennsylvania, with military force
These are the four precedents that George Washington set during his presidency.
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?
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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?
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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
by increasing exports