16 Questions
What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
To set up the federal court system
What did George Washington say about his conduct as President?
"There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent."
What was the purpose of creating the five executive departments in 1789?
To help the President carry out his duties
Who was named the first Chief Justice of the United States?
John Jay
Who were the two most influential Cabinet members during Washington's presidency?
The Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury
When did George Washington decide not to run for a third term?
1796
What was the problem Alexander Hamilton faced as Secretary of the Treasury?
A large national debt
When was the next time a President sought a third term after George Washington?
1940
What qualities did Washington look for when choosing members of his Cabinet?
Those who were effective leaders and persuasive
What did Hamilton's plan to repay both federal and state debts involve?
All of the above
Who led the opposition to Hamilton's debt repayment plan?
James Madison
What did southern states oppose in Hamilton's plan to repay state debts?
The idea of repaying state debts
What was the compromise reached regarding Hamilton's plan to repay state debts?
Southern states agreed to the plan in exchange for the location of the nation's capital in the South
What did Congress vote to do in relation to state debts and the nation's capital?
Repay state debts and build a new capital city in the South
What was the composition of the Supreme Court according to the Judiciary Act of 1789?
One Chief Justice and five Associate Justices
What could be done if decisions made in lower courts were deemed unsatisfactory?
The decision could be appealed to the Supreme Court
Study Notes
Test your knowledge about the Judiciary Act of 1789, George Washington's conduct as President, the creation of executive departments in 1789, Washington's decision not to run for a third term, influential Cabinet members, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.
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