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Washington Administration Quiz

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  • People who opposed the ratification of the Constitution (remember: They wanted a Bill of Rights)
    Anti-Federalists
  • Washington added this phrase at the end of the Oath of office, which is still said during the Oath today
    "So help me God"
  • This statement by Washington said that the United States would not take sides in foreign conflicts.
    Neutrality Proclamation
  • A trade deal with Japan would be an example of _________ policy.
    Foreign
  • Washington set the precedent of being called ____________________, which is how we refer to the president today.
    Mr. President
  • What two European countries were at war during this time?
    France and Great Britain
  • A tax on American made goods is an example of _______ policy
    Domestic
  • State, Federal, or both: who has the power to declare war?
    Federal
  • The sharing of powers between the state and federal governments is called...
    Federalism
  • The First Capitol of the US
    New York City
  • Hamilton passed a tax on Whiskey to pay off the...
    National Debt
  • ____________ Policy: Strategies for dealing with issues inside a country
    Domestic
  • T/F: The Whiskey Rebellion ended with a bloody battle.
    False
  • An action that later serves as an example
    precedent
  • The Whiskey Rebellion showed that the federal government could enforce laws and _______ citizens.
    TAX
  • T/F: Washington told the French Ambassador Genet that America would not help them with their war
    True
  • Washington set the precedent of serving _____ terms
    two
  • ____________ policy: strategies for a country to deal with issues involving other countries
    Foreign
  • How many states were there in 1789?
    13
  • State, federal, or both: Who has the power to tax citizens?
    Both
  • T/F: Loose construction means interpreting the Constitution word for word.
    False
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