7.1 Reading Check- The First President

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What is an example of a precedent that Washington set for future Presidents? Placing his hand on the Bible to take the oath of office during the Inauguration , Picking 15 cabinet members, Picking his wife to be his Vice President

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Placing his hand on the Bible to take the oath of office during the Inauguration

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According to page 264, what is one important duty of the Cabinet?

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Giving advice to the President

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Who did President George Washington pick to be the head of the Treasury?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Why is Washington DC located in the South?

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It was a part of a compromise that Alexander Hamilton made with Southern leaders.