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US History: Judiciary Act of 1789 and George Washington Presidency Quiz

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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?

"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?

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?

John Jay Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two most influential Cabinet members during Washington's presidency?

The Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury Signup and view all the answers

When did George Washington decide not to run for a third term?

1796 Signup and view all the answers

What was the problem Alexander Hamilton faced as Secretary of the Treasury?

A large national debt Signup and view all the answers

When was the next time a President sought a third term after George Washington?

1940 Signup and view all the answers

What qualities did Washington look for when choosing members of his Cabinet?

Those who were effective leaders and persuasive Signup and view all the answers

What did Hamilton's plan to repay both federal and state debts involve?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who led the opposition to Hamilton's debt repayment plan?

James Madison Signup and view all the answers

What did southern states oppose in Hamilton's plan to repay state debts?

The idea of repaying state debts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the composition of the Supreme Court according to the Judiciary Act of 1789?

One Chief Justice and five Associate Justices Signup and view all the answers

What could be done if decisions made in lower courts were deemed unsatisfactory?

The decision could be appealed to the Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

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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.