WASHINGTON’S PRESIDENCY QUICK CHECK

Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
• 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 established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position.
• He chose to not run for a third term.

• He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.

• He chose to not run for a third term.

was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey?

(1 point)
• It rewarded farmers who grew corn.
• It did not spread the tax burden evenly.
• It was similar to taxes Britain had proposed.
• It had to be collected in person by tax collectors.

The flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey was that it did not spread the tax burden evenly.

choose a question

What major challenges did George Washington face during his presidency?