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What was the initial capital of the new nation when George Washington took office?
What was the initial capital of the new nation when George Washington took office?
- Boston
- Washington D.C.
- New York City (correct)
- Philadelphia
What was the debate in Congress about George Washington's title when he took office?
What was the debate in Congress about George Washington's title when he took office?
- 'His Excellency' or 'His Highness' (correct)
- 'His Grace' or 'His Worship'
- 'His Majesty' or 'His Honor'
- 'His Eminence' or 'His Lordship'
Who did Washington appoint as the first Chief Justice?
Who did Washington appoint as the first Chief Justice?
- Alexander Hamilton
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Jay (correct)
- James Madison
Which city served as the capital from 1790 to 1800 while Washington D.C. was being constructed?
Which city served as the capital from 1790 to 1800 while Washington D.C. was being constructed?
What was left up to Congress to decide regarding the Supreme Court according to the Constitution?
What was left up to Congress to decide regarding the Supreme Court according to the Constitution?
Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?
Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?
Which department oversees relations between the U.S. and other nations?
Which department oversees relations between the U.S. and other nations?
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
What did Hamilton propose to create as a safe place for the government to keep money, make loans, and issue bank notes?
What did Hamilton propose to create as a safe place for the government to keep money, make loans, and issue bank notes?
Which article of the Constitution did Hamilton cite to justify the establishment of the national bank?
Which article of the Constitution did Hamilton cite to justify the establishment of the national bank?
