Why Was George Washington Quickly and Unanimously Elected President in February

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why was George Washington quickly and unanimously elected president in February 1789?

• A) He had demonstrated his brilliant intellect.
• B) Many Americans shared his commitment to religious values.
• C) He expressed his devotion to egalitarian and democratic values.
• D) He personified the republican ideal of leadership.

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Definitions:

Income

The monetary gain received from work (wages or salary), capital, or other sources during a specific period of time.

Quintile Distribution

Quintile distribution is a method of dividing a population into five equal groups or quintiles, based on variables such as income or wealth, to analyze economic inequality.

Income Receivers

Individuals or entities that earn income through various means such as employment, investments, or ownership of assets.

Gini Ratios

A gauge of how evenly income is distributed across a population, with a scale from 0 indicating absolute equality to 1 showing total inequality.