The Bill of Rights and George Washington's Presidency

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Why did President Washington create cabinet member positions?

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to serve as advisors to the president

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Which political party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?

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Democratic-Republican

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Which political party wanted a strong central government?

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Federalists

Front

Which political party was led by Alexander Hamilton?

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Federalists

Front

Which political party wanted to protect states' rights?

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Democratic-Republicans

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George Washington was to be President of the United States.

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reluctant

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George Washington agreed to be President because he wanted to make sure the U.S. had a strong central government.

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a strong central government

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What is the responsibility of the Secretary of State?

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to handle relationships with foreign countries

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What is the responsibility of the Secretary of War?

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to handle military matters

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What is the responsibility of the Secretary of Treasury?

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to handle money and taxes