U.S. Presidency Quiz

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What did George Washington fear when he was about to take the oath of office?

  • That he would not be unanimously elected
  • That he would not win the electoral college votes
  • That his countrymen would expect too much from him (correct)
  • That he would not be able to handle the job

Where did George Washington's inauguration take place?

  • Mount Vernon in Virginia
  • The White House in Washington D.C.
  • Federal Hall in New York City (correct)
  • Independence Hall in Philadelphia

What did the sergeant at arms jokingly suggest as a title for the President of the United States?

  • His Mightiness
  • His Majesty
  • His High Mightiness (correct)
  • His Excellency

How old was George Washington when he served as the President?

<p>57 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did George Washington add to the oath of office during his inauguration?

<p>&quot;So help me God&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one thing that cannot be debated about George Washington?

<p>His unanimous election in the electoral college (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did George Washington compare his movements to the chair of government with?

<p>A convict going to execution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the sergeant at arms humorously suggest as a title for the President of the United States?

<p>His high mightiness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what location did George Washington's inauguration take place?

<p>Federal Hall in New York City (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did George Washington add to the oath of office during his inauguration?

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