Washington's Farewell

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Washington's Farewell

"The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government. All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character... are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency. They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force; to put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community."

- from the “Farewell Address” of George Washington, 1796
Question 1

Based on this excerpt from his "Farewell Address," George Washington would have been unlikely to support which of these?
Responses

A the principle of Federalism the principle of Federalism

B the system of Checks and Balances
the system of Checks and Balances

C making alliances with foreign governmentsmaking alliances with foreign governments

D political parties forming in the United Statespolitical parties forming in the United States
Question 2

Which of these facts BEST supports the correct answer from the previous question?
Responses

A Washington ignored the revolution in France.Washington ignored the revolution in France.

B Washington refused to run for a third term in office.Washington refused to run for a third term in office.

C Washington refused to meet with a joint session of Congress.Washington refused to meet with a joint session of Congress.

D Washington was neither a Federalist nor a Democratic-Republican.

Answer 1

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Question 1

Based on the excerpt from his "Farewell Address," George Washington would have been unlikely to support:

D. political parties forming in the United States

Washington warned against the dangers of factions and political parties, which he believed could undermine the will of the people and create divisions within the nation.

Question 2

Which of these facts BEST supports the correct answer from the previous question?

D. Washington was neither a Federalist nor a Democratic-Republican.

This fact supports the answer as it highlights Washington's disapproval of political parties and his belief that they could lead to factionalism and discord in the government.