American History Chapter 8 Section 1 A New President Quiz

Question Number 1 On April 30, 1789 who took the oath of office as the first president of The United States? A. John Adams B. George Washington C. Alexander Hamilton D. Thomas Jefferson Question Number 2 Who was the Vice President? A. John Adams B. Alexander Hamilton C. James Madison D. Thomas Jefferson Question Number 3 The inauguration ceremony took place where? A. on a island in Hawaii B. Washington, DC C. Federal Hall D. New York City Question Number 4 In December 1791 10 amendments were added to the constitution and became known as what? A. Bill of Rights B. Hamilton's Plan C. Washington's cabinet D. Tariffs and Taxes Question Number 5 In 1790 who was issued "Report on the public credit."? A. George Washington B. John Adams C. Thomas Jefferson D. Alexander Hamilton Question Number 6 Who broke the tie by voting to allow the president the authority to dismiss cabinet officers without the Senate's approval? A. George Washington B. John Jay C. John Adams D. Thomas Jefferson Question Number 7 Congress established a Federal Court System with district courts and circut courts in the nation? A. 6 to 9 B. 7 to 9 C. 13 to 9 D. 13 to 3 Question Number 8 Congress set up three departments in the _______ of governments? A. Executive Branch B. Judicial Branch C. Legislative Branch D. Cabinet Question Number 9 Congress set up three departments in the _______ of governments? A. Executive Branch B. Judicial Branch C. Legislative Branch D. Cabinet