Washington Takes Office
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Who was inaugurated as president on April 30, 1789?

  • George Washington (correct)
  • John Jay
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Adams
  • What title was finally settled upon for the president?

  • Mr. President (correct)
  • His Excellency
  • His Highness
  • The Honorable
  • Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice?

  • John Adams
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • George Washington
  • John Jay (correct)
  • In which year did the capital move back to Philadelphia?

    <p>1790</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the issues with organizing the courts?

    <p>Deciding on the number of justices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Washington's position particularly difficult?

    <p>Because every action he took would set a precedent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Congress have many differences to settle?

    <p>Because of the Constitution's ambiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many justices were established in the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?

    <p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the court?

    <p>John Jay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main responsibility of the War Department established by Congress?

    <p>Overseeing the defense of the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

    <p>Alexander Hamilton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason Hamilton believed the war debt had to be repaid?

    <p>To gain the respect of foreign nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the compromise reached between Hamilton and Jefferson?

    <p>The South would support the plan to repay the debt, but the North agreed to move the capital to the South</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Hamilton like tariffs?

    <p>To bring in money and encourage people to buy American products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference in interpretation between Hamilton and Jefferson?

    <p>The interpretation of the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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