Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency? Select all that apply.
A. He established a judicial system of nine justices that is still in place today.
B. He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
C. He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position.
D. 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?
A. It rewarded farmers who grew corn.
B. It did not spread the tax burden evenly.
C. It was similar to taxes Britain had proposed.
D. 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?
A. He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.
B. He acted to promote democracy across Europe.
C. He promised to fight European powers who threatened American neutrality.
D. He signed Jay’s Treaty to form an alliance with Britain.
How did Alexander Hamilton plan to pay off the national debt?
A. by creating a population tax
B. by printing new currency
C. by taxing imports
D. by increasing exports
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