Why Did President John Adams Not Consult His Vice President

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why did President John Adams not consult his vice president, Thomas Jefferson, on major policy issues?

• A) Adams wanted to establish his authority.
• B) Jefferson held opposing views on nearly everything.
• C) Adams consulted Hamilton, the secretary of the treasury, instead.
• D) Jefferson was too busy running his plantation and rarely went to Washington, D.C.

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