Question 5 of 5 How did George Washington, as president, increase the federal government's power? A. He approved higher federal
taxes on the states. B. He refused to protect state governments from rebellions. C. He banned immigrants from serving in government. O D. He shut down all banks other than the Bank of the United States. SUBMIT
" A City upon a Hill " is a phrase derived from the parable of Salt and Light in Jesus 's Sermon on the Mount. In a modern context, it is used in United States politics to refer to America acting as a "beacon of hope" for the world.