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What advice did George Washington give to the nation in his Farewell Address?
a) Pile up a lot of national debt.
b) Get involved in other nations' conflicts.
c) Don't make amendments to the Constitution when they are needed.
d) Stay neutral in foreign affairs.

Many Americans wanted George Washington to be president because he
a) Was seen as a man of strong character and a natural leader
b) urged them to vote for him because he was intelligent
c) passed the Judiciary Act of 1789 which made him more popular
d) had a popular wife named Martha who was heavily involved in politics

What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
a) an armed protest of New York farmers who were angry about the ban of alcohol
b) an armed protest of Pennsylvania farmers who were protesting the whiskey taxes
c) a peaceful protest of African Americans who were protesting their rights
d) a peaceful protest of Pennsylvania farmers who were protesting whiskey taxes

Loose construction is best defined as the idea that the
a) Constitution must be followed word for word; no stretching of the rules allowed
b) gives broad powers to Congress and President that are not directly stated in the Constitution
c) politicians can basically do whatever they want or need
d) Constitution must not be interpreted by individuals but government officials only

In this quotation, Washington hopes that problems can be resolved between which two of his advisors? I have a great sincere esteem and regard for you both, and ardently wish that some line could be marked out by which both of you could walk.
a) Hamilton and Jefferson
b) Knox and Randolph
c) Madison and Adams
d) Pinckney and Burr

What does Alexander Hamilton argue that the new United States government should do?
a) pay off all the state governments' debts
b) pay off national government's debts that to individual citizens
c) only pay off national government debts to foreign countries
d) refuse to pay debts from the Revolutionary War

Which of the following was a policy the Federalist Party supported? (Alexander Hamilton's Party)
a) a national bank
b) free trade
c) rule by the people
d) state banks

Which of the following did Thomas Jefferson support?
a) rule by the wealthy class
b) strong federal government
c) federal control of all banks
d) strong state governments

What is the term for the amount of money the nation's government owes?
a) national credit
b) national debt
c) national loan
d) national plan

What did George Washington warn that political parties would do?
a) create lively debate
b) destroy states' rights
c) divide the nation
d) help the nation

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