Williams Test 2

Question 1

What was so special about George Washington’s presidency

Answer 1

• He set the precedent of 2 terms
• Was first and only president to be unanimously elected.

Question 2

What’s similar about George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

Answer 2

Both Wealthy

Question 3

What did Benjamin Franklin help write

Answer 3

Declaration of Independence and US Constitution

Question 4

Why did the Deletates meet?

Answer 4

To fix the Articles of Confederation

Question 5

What were the 3 main weaknesses of the AOC

Answer 5

1. Could not impose taxes
2. Could not handle international affairs
3. To make any changes all 13 states had to agree

Question 6

Three Branches of Government

Answer 6

Executive (president)
Legislative (congress)
Judicial (Supreme Court)

Question 7

Who is our House if Roeresentative

Answer 7

Mike Thompson

Question 8

Who are our senators

Answer 8

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff

Question 9

How many people in House of Representatives. How many years can they serve?

Answer 9

435 people
2 years, unlimited terms

Question 10

House of Representatives Age requirement/ citizenship

Answer 10

25 years old
7 year citizen

Question 12

How many people in Senate. Term length?

Answer 12

100 people
6 years, unlimited terms

Question 13

Senate age and citizenship Requirements

Answer 13

30 years
9 years citizen

Question 14

Executive Branch age and citizenship Requirements

Answer 14

35 years
14 year citizen+natural born

Question 15

How to be a natural born citizen

Answer 15

Born in US
One parent is a US citizen

Question 16

Judicial Branch age and citizenship Requirements

Answer 16

None, they serve for life

Question 17

How many Supreme Court members are there. How are they elected

Answer 17

9 members
Appointed by the president