Chapter 9: The Presidency of George Washington

Why did President George Washington create cabinet member positions?

• to weaken the central government

• to help form political parties

• to serve as advisors to the president

• to create the design for Washington D.C.

Which cabinet position handles money and taxes?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Treasury

• Attorney General

Which cabinet position handles relationships with foreign countries?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Treasury

• Attorney General

Which cabinet position handles law enforcement?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Treasury

• Attorney General

Which cabinet position handles military matters?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Treasury

• Attorney General

Why did political parties form?

• Political divisions began to form while America's leaders discussed ratifying the Constitution.

• Political agreement began to form while America's leaders discussed where to locate the national government.

• Political agreement began to form while American's leaders discussed ratifying the Constitution.

• Political divisions began to form while America's leaders discussed where to locate the national government.

Pick all that apply.

The Federalists Party_______

• was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• was a political party

• wanted a strong central government

• wanted to protect states' rights

• was led by Alexander Hamilton

Pick all that apply.

The Democratic-Republican Party_______

• was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• was a political party

• wanted a strong central government

• wanted to protect states' rights

• was led by Alexander Hamilton

George Washington was ___________ to be President of the United States

• reluctant

• excited

• sad

George Washington served for ________ terms.

• one

• two

• four