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What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
- To establish a system of district courts across the nation
- To appoint John Jay as the first Chief Justice of the United States
- To establish a system of circuit courts across the nation
- To set up the federal court system (correct)
What did George Washington say about his conduct as President?
What did George Washington say about his conduct as President?
- "I have no idea what I'm doing."
- "I don't care about setting an example for others."
- "I am the best President there ever was."
- "There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent." (correct)
What was the purpose of creating the five executive departments in 1789?
What was the purpose of creating the five executive departments in 1789?
- To establish new laws
- To help the President carry out his duties (correct)
- To provide advice to Congress
- To oversee the judicial branch
Who was named the first Chief Justice of the United States?
Who was named the first Chief Justice of the United States?
Who were the two most influential Cabinet members during Washington's presidency?
Who were the two most influential Cabinet members during Washington's presidency?
When did George Washington decide not to run for a third term?
When did George Washington decide not to run for a third term?
What was the problem Alexander Hamilton faced as Secretary of the Treasury?
What was the problem Alexander Hamilton faced as Secretary of the Treasury?
When was the next time a President sought a third term after George Washington?
When was the next time a President sought a third term after George Washington?
What qualities did Washington look for when choosing members of his Cabinet?
What qualities did Washington look for when choosing members of his Cabinet?
What did Hamilton's plan to repay both federal and state debts involve?
What did Hamilton's plan to repay both federal and state debts involve?
Who led the opposition to Hamilton's debt repayment plan?
Who led the opposition to Hamilton's debt repayment plan?
What did southern states oppose in Hamilton's plan to repay state debts?
What did southern states oppose in Hamilton's plan to repay state debts?
What was the compromise reached regarding Hamilton's plan to repay state debts?
What was the compromise reached regarding Hamilton's plan to repay state debts?
What did Congress vote to do in relation to state debts and the nation's capital?
What did Congress vote to do in relation to state debts and the nation's capital?
What was the composition of the Supreme Court according to the Judiciary Act of 1789?
What was the composition of the Supreme Court according to the Judiciary Act of 1789?
What could be done if decisions made in lower courts were deemed unsatisfactory?
What could be done if decisions made in lower courts were deemed unsatisfactory?
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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.
