Why Do We Have Presidents? George Washington's Example

📜 Quick Study Guide

• 🏛️ The President of the United States is the head of the Executive Branch of the federal government.
• ⚖️ The President enforces laws passed by Congress.
• 🗳️ Presidents are elected every four years by the Electoral College.
• 🇺🇸 George Washington was the first U.S. President and set many precedents.
• 🤝 Washington established the tradition of a cabinet of advisors.
• 🗣️ He also demonstrated the importance of a strong, but not overbearing, executive leader.
• 🕊️ Washington voluntarily relinquished power after two terms, setting an example followed for many years.

🤔 Practice Quiz

1. Which branch of the U.S. government does the President lead?
   1. Legislative
   2. Executive
   3. Judicial
   4. State
2. How often are presidential elections held in the United States?
   1. Every two years
   2. Every three years
   3. Every four years
   4. Every five years
3. Who was the first President of the United States?
   1. John Adams
   2. Thomas Jefferson
   3. Benjamin Franklin
   4. George Washington
4. What is one tradition established by George Washington?
   1. Serving more than two terms
   2. Having a cabinet of advisors
   3. Ignoring the Supreme Court
   4. Living in New York City
5. What body formally elects the President?
   1. The Senate
   2. The House of Representatives
   3. The Electoral College
   4. The Supreme Court
6. Why was Washington's decision to step down after two terms important?
   1. It showed he was not a strong leader.
   2. It set a precedent for peaceful transitions of power.
   3. It allowed him to run for Senate.
   4. It made him unpopular.
7. What is the main role of the President?
   1. To write laws
   2. To interpret laws
   3. To enforce laws
   4. To declare war