2526 George Washington's Presidential Precedents

Focus Question: Every action Washington took would set a what?

• standard
• example
• precedent
• guideline

Reading Comprehension Questions: What is a Precedent?

• A precedent is a law that is enforced by the government.
• A precedent is something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

• A precedent is a guideline that must be followed in all cases.
• A precedent is a suggestion made by a judge during a trial.

Focus Question: What did the Constitution give Congress the task of creating?

• Regulations for state governments.
• Amendments to the Bill of Rights.
• Treaties with foreign nations.
• Departments to help the president lead the nation

Reading Comprehension Questions: What practice did Washington start?

• Calling the department heads together to advise the president

• Direct election of senators
• Direct election of House of Representatives

• One-term limit for presidents

Who was the Secretary of War?

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Edmund Randolph

What was the role of the Secretary of War?

• Oversee the nation’s defenses

• Oversee relations between the United States and other countries

• Manage the government’s money

• Advise the government on legal matters

Who was the Secretary of State?

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Edmund Randolph

What was the role of the Secretary of State?

• Oversee the nation’s defenses

• Oversee relations between the United States and other countries

• Manage the government’s money

• Advise the government on legal matters

Who was the Secretary of Treasury?

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Edmund Randolph

What was the role of the Secretary of Treasury?

• Oversee the nation’s defenses

• Oversee relations between the United States and other countries

• Manage the government’s money

• Advise the government on legal matters